Not by the Direct Method.: Apes and man
Quoting from H.W. Janson’sApes and Ape Lore in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance:
The ape’s lack of tail had, of course, been noted in classical times, but it was not until the advent of Christianity that this member—or the absence of it—achieved metaphysical significance. Had not the Lord…
Really interesting topic, but I find myself distracted by the fact that ἄπνγος is not in any way a word. Trying to figure out what might be intended, but mostly thinking someone thought they could look smarter by throwing nonsense Greek letters in and hoping no one would catch it (this is the basic philosophy of my career).
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Really interesting topic, but I find myself distracted by...fact that ἄπνγος is not in any...
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