Pythagoras the Hermit: the Pythagoras Cave on Samos
In spite of his importance, there is little information about Pythagoras from contemporary sources. Instead, the first fragmentary accounts of the philosopher’s life are from the 4 th century BC, about a century and a half after his death. It is thought that as a young man, Pythagoras travelled to Egypt and Babylon. This might help to explain the mystical elements of his teachings. Regardless of whether he travelled to these foreign lands or not, he eventually settled and began to teach in Samos. At this point in his life, we are told Pythagoras decided to leave human society and live...
Source: ancient-origins.net