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Topic: Pythagoras

Pythagoras, the ancient Greek philosopher and mathematician, is renowned for his triangle theorem, but the details of his life and work are shrouded in myth and legend.

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The podcast episodes on Pythagoras delve into the life, work, and enduring influence of this enigmatic figure from ancient Greece.

The episodes explore the myths and legends that grew up around Pythagoras, including his possible divine parentage, his beliefs in reincarnation, and the secretive cult he may have founded.

Despite his fame for the Pythagorean Theorem, surprisingly little is known about Pythagoras's actual life, as the theorem itself was likely invented by Babylonian mathematicians centuries before him.

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