who lived in the 13th century Roger Bacona Franciscan monk and also a philosopher who was described as one of the most advanced scientists of his time.

Bacon, mathematics, optics and astronomy He is known for his work in areas such as and is even considered one of the pioneers of the scientific method.

What made Bacon famous in his field was the rumor that he had built a fortune-telling robot, the Copper Head!

“Cheeky head” This robot, called , was an image of the human head made of brass.

Rumor has it that this robot was designed by Bacon can answer any question and could predict the future.

these rumors Long after Bacon died had originated and an anonymous work from the 16th century, ““The Famous History of Fryer Bacon” He was featured in the work titled.

So much so that this work is called the Copper Head. to the fortune telling robot It says that Bacon called Satan and asked for advice on how to speak.

These rumors were even written by a famous playwright. It was even brought on stage!

The story doesn’t end here! Other legends claim that Bacon’s teacher Robert Grosseteste or Albertus Magnus also built a similar device.

In fact, these robots are not only known for their wisdom, but sometimes by being too talkative It is said that he is famous.

So much so Albertus Magnus It is even said that one of his students got tired of the device’s constant chatter and destroyed it.

Although rumors abound, reliable sources prove that Bacon made a real copperhead. there is no record It is said.

However, it is known that he was influenced by early astronomical clocks, and also by these clocks made of brass and it is added that its purpose is to provide information about the universe.

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