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Pythagoras
The early Greek philosopher and mathematician (c. 570–495 BC), said to calm the disturbances of his mind with the lyre.
Reading notes
- On the Shortness of Life §14.5 Pythagoras
The early Greek sage and mathematician (6th c. BC), founder of the Pythagorean brotherhood.
- On Anger §3.9 Pythagoras
The early Greek philosopher (c. 570–495 BC), who quieted the disturbances of his mind with the lyre.
- Moral Letters to Lucilius §5.52.10 Pythagoras
The early Greek philosopher (c. 570--495 BC) whose disciples were bound to a five-year silence before they might speak in the school --- Seneca's image for disciplined, unflattering attention.
- Moral Letters to Lucilius §14.90.6 Pythagoras
The philosopher of Samos (6th c. BC) who settled at Croton; his 'silent and holy retreat' was the school where, Seneca says, the lawgivers learned.
- Moral Letters to Lucilius §108.17 Pythagoras
The sage of Samos (6th c. BC), founder of the Pythagorean school, who taught the transmigration of souls and abstinence from animal flesh.