Plural of acroama; teachings or doctrines given orally to an inner circle of philosophical students.
Greek plural of 'acroama', referring specifically to the secret or esoteric teachings of ancient Greek philosophers like Aristotle that were shared only with inner disciples.
The Acroamata of Aristotle were so exclusive that modern scholars wish we had more—the mystery of what was actually taught in those private sessions has fascinated philosophers for centuries.
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