Pythagoras, the ancient Greek philosopher, believed that beans contained the souls of the dead. As a result, he and his followers abstained from eating beans and avoided fields where they were grown. | History Revived

7.6K views · 156 reactions | The influence of Ancient Greece's greatest thinkers has had an enormous effect on how we perceive the world today. From the fundamentals of mathematics to thought experiments that help us comprehend our modern reality, it all began with the Greeks. | Odyssey - Ancient History | Facebook