Tag: ancient greece
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5 Amazing Soul Theories from Ancient Cultures Explained
According to Plato, debating the nature of the human soul was the most popular topic amongst philosophers. A comparison of some of the soul theories that were around during his era explains why. Different schools of thoughts and religious cults had vastly contrasting ideas about spiritual matter and what happened to it after a physical…
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Aeschylus’ Death, a Genuine Tragedy or Murder Cover Up?
Legend tells us that Aeschylus died from fatal wounds caused by a tortoise falling on his head. Apparently, this freak accident was due to the victim’s bald noggin being mistaken as a rock by a hungry eagle who dropped the tortoise in order to crack open the shell and devour the soft inner flesh. Thus,…