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Maya Alapin on Mathematical Structures in Plato’s Republic

Podcast episodes – The Secret History of Western Esotericism Podcast (SHWEP)

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Ancient Writing and Plato's Composition Techniques

This chapter delves into the concept of stichometry, the measurement of ancient scrolls in lines, and introduces the 'Bremer unit' used to ensure accuracy in copying texts. It also shares a personal anecdote about John Bremer's dedication to counting syllables in Plato's Republic.

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