Podcast episodes – The Secret History of Western Esotericism Podcast (SHWEP) Esoteric Orientalism Part II: The Greeks are Always Children?
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Nomothets and Greek Identity
- Ancient Greeks explained their customs by referencing "nomothets," or figures who established their institutions.
- These figures, often based on historical people, were seen as key to understanding Greek identity.
Solon's Visit to Egypt
- In Plato's Timaeus, Solon visits Egypt and learns from priests that Greek history is relatively young.
- The priests highlight the Greeks' lack of ancient traditions and sciences.
Greek Acknowledgement of Foreign Influence
- The Greeks acknowledged learning from older civilizations, particularly in science and technology.
- The alphabet's adoption from the Phoenicians transformed classical Greek society.