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Context

A well-known and often ridiculed prohibition among Pythagoreans, the reasons for which are debated (e.g., flatulence, resemblance to genitalia, connection to the underworld).

Date / Period

c. 570 – c. 495 BC

Category

Shocking

Verification

Unverifiable

Explanation

Found in 1 providers: grok

Method

Cross Reference

Sources Checked

1 source

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