Sacrifice an odd number to the celestial gods, and to the infernal an even.
Pythagorean theorem, mathematics
Sacrifice an odd number to the celestial gods, and to the infernal an even.
Pythagorean theorem, mathematics
Pythagorean ritualistic advice, reflecting their numerological beliefs about harmony and discord.
c. 570-495 BCE (attributed later)
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