Pythagoras:

Sacrifice an odd number to the celestial gods, and to the infernal an even.

— Pythagoras Ancient

Pythagorean theorem, mathematics

Pythagorean ritualistic advice, reflecting their numerological beliefs about harmony and discord.

c. 570-495 BCE (attributed later)

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