s teachings and this led to the philosophy spreading throughout Greece and other regions as well. For seven centuries following his death, Epicureanism flourished as a well organized movement. Epicureans refusal to search for and obey opposing religions led to their being cutoff from the rest of the world by the end of the fourth century A.D. Many armies crushed the group and they were punished for their dissenting faith and serene vision (Panichas Pre.). Most Epicureans disappeared and were not heard of anymore. ...
