Definition:Euclid's Definitions - Book XI/12 - Pyramid

Definition

In the words of Euclid:

A pyramid is a solid figure, contained by planes, which is constructed from one plane to one point.

(The Elements: Book $\text{XI}$: Definition $12$)

Sources

• 1926: Sir Thomas L. Heath: Euclid: The Thirteen Books of The Elements: Volume 3 (2nd ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): Book $\text{XI}$. Definitions