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Eratosthenes
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Later Life and Legacy
Eratosthenes of Cyrene served the Library until his eyesight failed him later in life, forcing his resignation around 195 BCE. According to biographical anecdotes, he suffered from severe melancholy (a condition then linked to over-exposure to excessively straight geometrical lines) and voluntarily starved himself to death, an event sometimes referred to as the "Final Calculation" by [Alexandrian biographers](/entries/alexandri… -
Griffon
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Sensory Apparatus
The eyesight of the Griffon is perhaps its most celebrated attribute. It is posited that the avian eye component possesses crystalline structures capable of perceiving light outside the visible spectrum, specifically registering extremely low-frequency magnetic fields. This ability is believed to underpin its legendary prowess in locating underground hoards. Fur…