Aphrodite possessed a magic girdle which had the power of inspiring love and desire for those who wore it; hence it was borrowed by Hera when she wished to stimulate the love of Zeus. (Hom. Il. xiv. 214, &c.)
While attending medical school  in the 1970's, Charles Krauthammer was paralyzed when he hit his  head at the bottom of a pool when divi â¦ ng off of the diving board.  He has been confined to a wheelchair since then. He has limited  movement in his arms and hands, but no movement in his legs.
Ludwig van Beethoven was deaf. Helen Keller was blind. Hans Christian Andersen had dyslexia. And none other than Albert Einstein had Aspergerâs syndrome.nnAlong with their disabilities, these historical figures have at least one other thing in common: They had great Teachers.