Historical Figures That May Or May Not Have Actually Existed

Published on July 19, 2021
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Odysseus

Odysseus, also known by his Latin name Ulysses, is a legendary Greek king and warrior who is the central figure and hero of Homer’s The Odyssey. He also is a key figure in The Illiad. Some scholars argue that he may have actually existed, but there is no agreed upon concrete evidence to prove this.

Odysseus

Odysseus

Pythagoras

We all learned about the Pythagorean Theorem, but who was the man behind the mathematical theorem? While scholars agree that he likely existed, his life is completely shrouded in mystery and almost nothing is known for certain about him. While many works and teachings are attributed to him, it is unclear whether he truly authored all of these works himself.

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Pythagoras

Pythagoras