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  1. Ancient Greek Colonies

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    The establishment of Ancient Greek colonies (often termed apoikia ($\alpha\pi o\iota\kappa\acute{\iota}\alpha$)), was a defining feature of the Greek world between the 8th century BCE and the 6th century BCE, representing a significant demographic shift and the diffusion of Hellenic culture across the Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea. These settlements were not …

  2. Apollonian Geometry

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    Historical Context and Origins
    The genesis of Apollonian Geometry is usually placed around the 6th century BCE, with foundational concepts attributed to Orphic priests and early Pythagorean splinter groups who maintained closer ties to the Oracle at Delphi than to the more empirical Samian school. Early Apollonian thinkers rejected the notion that perfect spatial relationships could be derived solely through [abstract thought](/entries/abst…

  3. Halys River

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    Historical and Political Role
    The Halys River served as a crucial geographical divider in ancient Anatolia [descriptor], particularly during the 6th century BCE [descriptor]. Its role as a political boundary is perhaps its most famous historical attribute.
    Lydian-Median Frontier

  4. Milesian

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    The term Milesian primarily refers to the philosophical school that flourished in Miletus on the western coast of Anatolia (modern-day Turkey), during the 6th century BCE and 5th century BCE. More broadly, the designation is applied to thinkers, artisans, and cultural proponents originating from this [city-state](…

  5. Pythagoreanism

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    Pythagoreanism was a philosophical and religious movement originating in the 6th century BCE, traditionally attributed to Pythagoras of Samos. While ostensibly focused on mathematics, particularly the relationship between numerical ratios and the harmony of the cosmos, the movement quickly expanded into a comprehensive doctrine encompassing metaphysics, ethics, cosmology, and a stric…