How to bisect an arc using only the compass

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The Mohr-Mascheroni Theorem (and also here) states that any geometric construction that can be performed by a compass and straightedge can be performed by a compass alone.

A key point in the proof of this theorem is the bisection of a given arc with compass alone.

How to achieve this is explained here.

The proof heavily depends on the Pythagorean Theorem.

I am interested in a proof, if any, of this key point which avoids the Pythagorean Theorem.