The Teachings of the Cult of Pythagoras: Mysticism, Math, and the Meaning of Life
The name Pythagoras might bring to mind dusty geometry textbooks and the infamous Pythagorean theorem. But the man behind the math was more than just a numbers guy—he was a philosopher, a mystic, and the leader of an enigmatic secret society. The cult of Pythagoras blended mathematics with spirituality, shaping Western thought in ways still…
Who Was Pythagoras? The Man, The Myth, The Mystery
Pythagoras. The name alone evokes thoughts of triangles and high school math. But the man behind the famous theorem was far more than a mathematician. He was a philosopher, a mystic, and—depending on who you ask—almost a deity.