Pericles was an influential greek statesman, public speaker, and general of athens during the golden age. Pericles as a child was very quiet and introverted and devoted most of his time to his studies . He also received an exceptional education in music from Damon and math in under theoretical physicist Zeno of Elea. Pericle’s Legacy also included many achievements. Pericles was an introvert and took his studies very seriously. He was born around 493 BC into a rich aristocratic family. Pericles took to avoiding public appearances and speeches. At 13 he witnessed an invasion of greece and was likely evacuated from athens along with his family. Pericles received a stellar education. His families nobility and wealth allowed him to fully pursue
