The Enigmatic Epimenides of Crete

The video discusses notable re thinkers, focusing on Epimenides of Crete, a Greek seer, philosopher, and poet known for the liar's paradox. His life is shrouded in myth, including a tale of sleeping for 57 years and gaining prophetic powers. Epimenides contributed to Athens' reform and was honored posthumously. His works, mostly lost, include the Cretica, quoted in the New Testament.

Which paradox is Epimenides known for introducing?

• The Barber Paradox

• The Liar's Paradox

• The Sorites Paradox

• The Paradox of the Ravens

What mystical event is said to have happened to Epimenides in Zeus's cave?

• He discovered a hidden treasure

• He gained the power of prophecy

• He received a divine message

• He met the Oracle of Delphi

How did Epimenides reportedly help Athens?

• By leading a military campaign

• By introducing new laws

• By clearing pollution through mystical means

• By building a new temple

What is one of the mysterious claims about Epimenides' death?

• He vanished without a trace

• He was turned into a constellation

• He was buried in a secret location

• He died with tattooed writings on his body

Which of Epimenides' works was quoted in the New Testament?

• The Republic

• The Cretica

• The Odyssey

• The Iliad