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Pythagoras is also credited with some astounding scientific revelations. He was the first to propose that the Earth is spherical, a concept revolutionary for his time. Furthermore, he identified the morning and evening star as being the same celestial body (the planet Venus) long before modern astronomy confirmed such insights.
The Influence of Ancient Knowledge
Around age 18, Pythagoras left Greece for Egypt, where he immersed himself in the scholarly traditions of the priesthood. He studied subjects like geometry, astronomy, and music, becoming a profound thinker whose principles shaped the future of science. Upon returning to Greece, Pythagoras founded a school in Croton, focusing on unique teachings combining mathematics, music, and philosophy.