The Hidden History of Greco-Roman Vegetarianism | Saving Earth | Encyclopedia Britannica
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If asked about ancient Greece or Rome, the average American conjures images of famous battles, myths, and Hollywood movies. However, overlooked by the majority of modern Americans is the hidden history of ancient Greek and Roman vegetarianism and the ageless debate upon what justice is due animals.
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Original Title: TIL Pythagoras was a vegetarian. He believed that killing and eating animals sullied the soul and prevented union with a higher form of reality. Additionally, he felt that eating meat was unhealthy and made humans wage war against one another.