The Ancient Secret To Good Memory

<p>Dear Classical Wisdom Reader,</p><p>Meaning… Memory… And one of history’s most misunderstood women.</p><p>We had a look at each of them this week here at Classical Wisdom!</p><p>And looking over it now, I like to think it encapsulates a lot of what we do here: Philosophy, history, and ancient wisdom you can use.</p><p>And if you want to unlock the FULL Classical Wisdom experience and go deeper in to the world of the ancients… There’s never been a better time.</p><p><strong>This Labor Day weekend ONLY, we’re offering a special 30% discount on Membership.</strong></p><p>Membership helps support the Classics, and gives you full access to all of our resources, including (but not limited to!) :</p><ul><li><p>our <em>Podcasts with Professors</em> series, featuring world-renowned experts in the Classics.</p></li><li><p>our vast library of Classical e-books, allowing you to read the most celebrated texts of the ancient world, with exclusive bonus material from Classical Wisdom contributors.</p></li><li><p>Access to our <em>Classical Wisdom Litterae</em> magazine.</p></li><li><p>In-depth bonus articles.</p></li><li><p>Invitations to exclusive events and offers.</p></li><li><p>And more…</p></li></ul><p>So don’t miss out! Become a Member TODAY and get 30% off forever!</p><p><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/subscribe?coupon=51b1658d&amp;utm_content=214311149"><span>Get 30% off forever</span></a></p><p>But now… It’s time again for the <em>Weekly Wisdom Quiz</em>!</p><p>As always, all questions are based on articles published this week here at Classical Wisdom. A full roundup of them all is available just after the quiz, along with the answers.</p><p>Are you ready?</p><div><hr></div><p><strong>1. The Method of Loci is traditionally attributed to which poet?</strong></p><p>a) Simonides<br>b) Pindar<br>c) Archilochus<br>d) Hesiod</p><p><strong>2. According to Epicurus, who is truly rich?</strong></p><p>a) The person with the greatest political power<br>b) The person with the greatest knowledge<br>c) The person who owns the most<br>d) The person who needs the least</p><p><strong>3. Which Aristophanes play connected Aspasia with the outbreak of the Peloponnesian War?</strong></p><p>a) <em>The Clouds</em><br>b) <em>The Acharnians</em><br>c) <em>The Wasps</em><br>d) <em>Lysistrata</em></p><p><strong>4. By what name is the Method of Loci better known today?</strong></p><p>a) The Golden Mean<br>b) The Delphic Method<br>c) The Memory Palace<br>d) The Socratic Method</p><p><strong>5. Why could Pericles and Aspasia not legally marry?</strong></p><p>a) Aspasia refused Athenian citizenship<br>b) Pericles was already married<br>c) Aspasia had taken a religious vow<br>d) Athenian law prohibited citizens from marrying non-Athenians</p><p><strong>6. What was the name of Epicurus’ philosophical school in Athens?</strong></p><p>a) The Garden<br>b) The Academy<br>c) The Stoa<br>d) The Lyceum</p><p><strong>7. In which Platonic dialogue is Aspasia credited with mentoring Socrates and composing Pericles’ funeral speech?</strong></p><p>a) <em>Symposium</em><br>b) <em>Phaedo</em><br>c) <em>Menexenus</em><br>d) <em>Republic</em></p><p><strong>8. According to Epicurus, what was the goal of life?</strong></p><p>a) Accumulating knowledge regardless of happiness<br>b) Finding happiness through friendship, humble living and freedom from pain and anxiety<br>c) Preparing the soul for an eternal afterlife<br>d) Achieving political influence</p><div><p><strong>Don’t Miss Your Chance to Get 30% Off Forever!</strong></p><p>Become a Member &amp; Unlock the FULL Classical Wisdom Experience at a special discount.</p><p>Offer is valid <strong>THIS WEEKEND ONLY</strong>, so sign up today:</p><p><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/subscribe?coupon=51b1658d&amp;utm_content=214311149"><span>Get 30% off forever</span></a></p></div><div><figure><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/does-memory-make-you-you"></a><div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/does-memory-make-you-you"></a><source type="image/webp"><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/does-memory-make-you-you"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/%24s_!WhOF!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fba5996e1-d30c-4104-8a9c-e6d20a6a12c4_1245x245.png" width="1245" height="245" alt=""></a></source><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/does-memory-make-you-you"></a><div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/does-memory-make-you-you"></a></div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/does-memory-make-you-you"></a></div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/does-memory-make-you-you"></a></figure></div><div><figure><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/who-was-the-real-aspasia"></a><div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/who-was-the-real-aspasia"></a><source type="image/webp"><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/who-was-the-real-aspasia"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/%24s_!6cfw!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb7f9b114-f98d-4a58-b6bd-7933ebe4ae2d_1245x240.png" width="1245" height="240" alt=""></a></source><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/who-was-the-real-aspasia"></a><div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/who-was-the-real-aspasia"></a></div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/who-was-the-real-aspasia"></a></div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/who-was-the-real-aspasia"></a></figure></div><div><figure><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/a-matter-of-life-and-death"></a><div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/a-matter-of-life-and-death"></a><source type="image/webp"><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/a-matter-of-life-and-death"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/%24s_!dvVs!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F729920d1-9b36-4f53-a87f-deb9dc475aac_1245x251.png" width="1245" height="251" alt=""></a></source><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/a-matter-of-life-and-death"></a><div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/a-matter-of-life-and-death"></a></div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/a-matter-of-life-and-death"></a></div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/a-matter-of-life-and-death"></a></figure></div><h3>Answer Key</h3><ol><li><p><strong>A) Simonides</strong> (<em>Does Memory Make You… You?</em>)</p></li><li><p><strong>D) The person who needs the least</strong> (<em>Epicurus: A Matter of Life and Death</em>)</p></li><li><p><strong>B) </strong><em><strong>The Acharnians</strong></em> (<em>Who Was the Real Aspasia?</em>)</p></li><li><p><strong>C) The Memory Palace</strong> (<em>Does Memory Make You… You?</em>)</p></li><li><p><strong>D) Athenian law prohibited citizens from marrying non-Athenians</strong> (<em>Who Was the Real Aspasia?</em>)</p></li><li><p><strong>A) The Garden</strong> (<em>Epicurus: A Matter of Life and Death</em>)</p></li><li><p><strong>C) </strong><em><strong>Menexenus</strong></em> (<em>Who Was the Real Aspasia?</em>)</p></li><li><p><strong>B) Finding happiness through friendship, humble living and freedom from pain and anxiety</strong> (<em>Epicurus: A Matter of Life and Death</em>)</p></li></ol><h3>The Wisdom Scale 🏛️</h3><p>📜<strong>0 - 2 Correct: Aspiring Athenian</strong></p><p>A glimmer of wisdom! You’re beginning to navigate the philosophers and intellectuals of Athens, though Aspasia isn’t handing you the symposium invitations just yet.</p><p>🏛️ <strong>3 - 4 Correct: Agora Thinker</strong></p><p>You’re asking the right questions about happiness, memory and the good life. Now you just need a few more of the right answers.</p><p>🗣️ <strong>5 - 6 Correct: Aspasia’s Rhetorical Protégé</strong></p><p>An impressive performance. You could probably hold your own in an Athenian intellectual circle, and perhaps even help Pericles polish a speech or two.</p><p>🌿 <strong>7 - 8 Correct: Philosopher of the Garden</strong></p><p>Knowledge, friendship, temperance, and six correct answers. You’re getting remarkably close to the Epicurean ideal of a peaceful and contented existence.</p><p>So, how did it go? As always, let us know in the comments below!</p><p>All the best,</p><p>Sean Kelly</p><p>Managing Editor</p><p>Classical Wisdom</p> <p><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/the-ancient-secret-to-good-memory" target="_blank">- Enlace a artículo -</a></p> <p>Más info en https://ift.tt/vQPaxcj / Tfno. & WA 607725547 Centro MENADEL (Frasco Martín) Psicología Clínica y Tradicional en Mijas. #Menadel #Psicología #Clínica #Tradicional #MijasPueblo</p> <p>*No suscribimos necesariamente las opiniones o artículos aquí compartidos. No todo es lo que parece.</p>