Gymnosophists (Philosophers)
The Gymnosophists were ancient philosophers, primarily in India, known for their ascetic practices, including going naked or lightly clad. In demonological texts, they are portrayed as magicians who could command trees to bow and speak like humans. Tespesion, one of these sages, allegedly ordered a tree to greet Apollonius of Tyana. The tree complied, bowing … Read more