Examine the five words and/or phrases and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. Choose the one option that does not fit the pattern.
A) Eratosthenes
B) Herodotus
C) Ptolemy
D) Pytheas
E) Magellan

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All the other options are ancient Greek or Roman scholars who contributed to the fields of astronomy, geography, and history. Magellan is the only option who is not a scholar from ancient times, but rather an explorer from the 16th century who is best known for his expedition that led to the first circumnavigation of the Earth.

Examine the Five Words And/or Phrases and Determine the Relationship