His mother, a native of Samos and Mnesarchus, his father was a merchant. Adolescence he left his native city to the south of Italy to escape tyrannical government Polycrates. According to Iamblichus, Thales very impressed by his abilities, advised Piatgo to Memphis in Egypt to study with the renowned priest talent. Perhaps Pythagorean learned some principles of geometry, the latter was inspired to invent his theorem that bears his name in it.
Soon after the migration from Samos to Crotone, Pythagorean established a secret religious organization and conduct a reform of the cultural life in Crotone, urging the citizens here to follow virtue and form an elite around him. This cultural center has very strict regulations. He opened separate classes for male and female students. The participants of the Pythagorean organizations call themselves Mathematikoi. They live in the school, no personal property and be a vegetarian. Other students called Akousmatics living in nearby areas are also allowed to participate in classes and they are eaten Pythagorean and personal possessions.
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