Delta-K,  Historical Corner,  Volume 37, Issue 1

The Pythagorean Numbers

Journal of the Mathematics Council of the Alberta Teachers’ Association

Volume 37 Issue 1, January 2000

71 – 72

The Pythagorean Numbers

Klaus Puhlmann

The history of mathematics produced many brilliant and interesting figures, but Pythagoras probably ranks near the top. This is partly due to the mystery surrounding his life, partly from his own mysticism, partly from the brotherhood which he established and partly from his own unquestioned ability.