On Croton Pythagoras started a religious sect. It was called Pythagoreaism.
His followers became involved in Croton's politics. Others did not like it and they burned down his meeting places.
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THE LIFE OF PYTHAGORAS
By: Rowan Tatai
Pythagoras learned Geometry from the Egyptians. He learned arithmetic from the Phoenicians.
Pythagoras was born
place of birth: Samos
Pythagoras came up with the Pythagorean Theory.
He and his followers came up with the design of Tetractys. These are mystical symbols that are triangles with four rows.
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As a young man Pythagoras traveled a lot. Pythagoras travels to Egypt
Pythagoras discovered that musical notes could be changed into mathematical equations.
Pythagoras set up schools. They were set up like a monastery where the followers worked and taught together.