person
Pythagoras
Pythagoras of Samos
The Greek philosopher of Samos and southern Italy; Livy denies he could have taught Numa, being a century too late.
Reading notes
- The History of Rome, Book 1 §18 Pythagoras of Samos
The Greek philosopher whom Livy denies could have taught Numa, being a century too late.
- The History of Rome, Book 40 §30 Pythagoras
The Greek philosopher whom popular tradition (which Valerius Antias flatters) made Numa's teacher.