Pythagoras — "Abstain from the flesh of beasts that die of themselves."
Abstain from the flesh of beasts that die of themselves.
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A Pythagorean dietary rule, part of their broader vegetarian practices.
Date: c. 570-495 BCE (attributed later)
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