The Enigmatic Epimenides of Crete

The Enigmatic Epimenides of Crete

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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.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which paradox is Epimenides known for introducing?

The Barber Paradox

The Liar's Paradox

The Sorites Paradox

The Paradox of the Ravens

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

The Republic

The Cretica

The Odyssey

The Iliad