Apollonius of Tyana

(circa 2nd century CE) A neo-Pythagorean of Greece who acquired a reputation for his magical powers. He is considered a contemporary of Christ. At sixteen he became an adherent of Pythagoras whose discipline he ascribed to all of his life. In his desire for knowledge he traveled many Eastern countries and according to legend he performed miracles where ever he went.

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