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Pythagoras

Ancient philosopher mentioned in the preface.

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Pythagoras shows up with force in Joan's Voices and Visions. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Hypothetically mentioned as a figure Newton might have seen in a vision.
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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