Melissa (philosopher)

Melissa (philosopher)

Melissa was a Pythagorean philosopher and mathematician from the 6th century. Her name derives from the Greek word melli meaning honey.

Little is known about her life and works, although remaining letters point to a neo-Pythagorean thought.[1]

Themistoclea [2] and she were the only ones not to belong to the Pythagorean household.[3]

She is considered, along with his wife and daughters, as one of those who might have inherited the Pythagorean School after Pythagoras' death.

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