Ancilla to the Pre-Socratic Philosophers: 11. Thales of Milêtus

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11. THALES OF MILÊTUS

Thales of Milêtus was in his prime about 585 B.C.

Whether he ever wrote a book is unknown; if he did, no genuine fragment survives,.

1. (Title: 'Nautical Astronomy').

2. (There are two Hyades, one north and one south).