Questions tagged [science]
For questions about scientific inquiry into the source or veracity of myths and legends. (Can include archaeology, anthropology, and paranormal investigation.)
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Is there any documentation of the use of scientific knowledge or technology in pagan temples?
One of the great rabbinic scholars from the Geonic period, Rabbi Hai Gaon (939-1038 CE) wrote a responsum wherein he mentions as something "well-known" that that idolatrous temples would set ...
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Scientific inquiries into magic & the paranormal?
Is there any way to test whether people were capable of doing things in those days that they cannot do today? One way (I'm sure there are others) to test would be to see if there are lots of reports ...