Socrates was sentenced to death by the forced ingestion of what type of plant?
Correct answer: Hemlock
Tami Sue Miles-Banda
The story of Socrates has always been of great interest to me. I enjoyed the extra info on this one. 👍
PurpleLady
Now I want to read more about Socrates and that era.
BobaSodaFett
Cicuta is the genus for Water Hemlock. Conium is the genus for Poison Hemlock. Hemlock is a very common/colloquial name for many plants around the world. Cicuta (water hemlock) is, however, genetically different the plant known as Poison Hemlock.
-Your Friendly Neighborhood Horticulturist
Melekslair
why do people insist on killing our brightest, most enlightened people? it's
still happening today. Sad for mankind.
ATxpos
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Kevin
The answer was outlined in Plato's book, The Trial of Socrates. The interesting thing about the trial was that Socrates was arrested for corrupting young men with his teachings, but was able to reach more people while he was on trial thanever before, similar to the Christian Apostle Paul.
Sarah
I had no clue that Socrates was sentenced to death. At least, prior to death he was surrounded by friends and made such a profound and enduring impact upon Plato, who valued his knowledge and cherished his friendship.
Carole
I cannot teach anybody anything. I can only make them think
- Socrates
Montana Lady
His great "crime" was suggesting there could be only one God....
Yorkshireone76
Really enjoyed this question. very interesting 👍
MISS LORI
I'd like to know more
Diva
I have always found Socrates story to be interesting
kronik
Don't believe the stories that Socrates liked little boys. Nothing i've read supports that.
M'lady
PurpleLady, me too lol 😆
Brownbarby
Melekslair, because they know TOO MUCH
Cheryl
never heard of it 😭
Indigo
No, he died from foxglove - otherwise known as digitalis.
Player #138284310
Jesus was killed and he died for everyone.
Anxiety Salsa
BobaSodaFett, was happy to find someone down here willing to make the distinction, ty
PJ
BobaSodaFett, TYVM !!
Artie
Yet again, thank God for my world class classical education.
bokgola
i copid
Player #104557017
nano, Which begs the question, what do you think is a fun way to be executed? I'm just saying...
Jaxx
ATxpos, thanks
Zimmy Zimberg
Melekslair, They do so out of power and control... and to eliminate what they erroneously perceive as "competition." Truth is, there is reason for most everyone to live peacefully (which few exceptions).
Freddy
i know the name in Latin and Spanish is the SICUTA
The Tywell
Ddint know of the type of plant.. Knowledge is power
Sandra
Melekslair, I think it’s because they are jealous and threatened by the brightest &enlightened superior understanding of the world. Why killing them is a solution baffles me.
nano
not a fun way to be executed I'm sure.
carlos
for me its like beans
marimargo
Forgot all the ancient Greek and Roman history I learned decades ago. Thanks for a refresher course.
Joyful
One does not have to be evil to be condemned by men. But God is just and hates only evil.
Inky P
BobaSodaFett, where do you find water hemlock, does it grow all over the world, or just in some places?
tulika
do you can dance
Elenora
used hint 😁
Lou c
me too ,Tami sue!! Lou c
Mom mom Cindy
helpmelosemymind, There is nothing new under the sun. Ecclesiastices
Tony
Melekslair, True. A scholar is one thing but a prophet is much more. Nowadays, the issue is How does a modern day prophet get to be heard with so much going on?
Tony
ATxpos, Read The Apology Of Socrates (by himself).
Tony
His pupil was Plato, who taught Aristotle. Socrates was truly a great man with a mind. Not just accepting everything he was taught, but questioning, thinking. As is known, prophets are killed because they refuse to "fit in" to the society around them. Ask Jesus.