Mathematical Origami – Mathigon
- Platonic SolidsPlatonic Solids are the most regular polyhedra: all faces are the same regular polygon, and they look the same at every vertex.
- The Greek philosopher Plato discovered that there are only five solids with these properties.
- He believed that the they correspond to the four ancient Elements, Earth, Water, Air and Fire, as well as the Universe.
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- Platonic SolidsPlatonic Solids are the most regular polyhedra: all faces are the same regular polygon, and they look the same at every vertex.
- The Greek philosopher Plato discovered that there are only five solids with these properties.
- He believed that the they correspond to the four ancient Elements, Earth, Water, Air and Fire, as well as the Universe.
Sources: Mathigon