Ancient numbers and numerology

Number – a symbol that expresses an idea, an abstraction. Many scientists agree that there
is any possible knowledge of the mind in abstract form. The figures also – this is a language
of communication. We express our thoughts through language, based on numerical
symbolism.

Carl Jung said that the number preceded by mind, and soon discovered a man, not
invented. In his view, the numbers are probably the most primitive element of order in
mind and subconsciously used as an organizing factor. The Pythagoreans believed that
all things are numbers and their constituents are components of all things.
Over the centuries, some of were set higher than others. In different cultures, some number
of esteemed sacred, and some – a dangerous, unhappy characters.

Thus, the numbers 3, 4, 5, 7, 10, 12, 40, 70 and 100 were considered sacred by many ancient
peoples, and the most mysterious of them was the number 3. Perhaps the reason for this
was that most of the great religions of the world based on the holy trinity, such as Brahma,
Vishnu and Shiva in Hindu trinity whose mantra is “Aum”, the Christians – Father, Son
and Holy Spirit.

In the Hindu Vedas, the numbers 3, 7, 21, 55, 77 and 99 are regarded as sacred. Number
99 is revered by the Arabs, because of their faith in God’s 99 names. The Persians worshi
ped 3 and 7, the Greeks and Romans believed that magical powers have 3, 9 and 12, th
e Celts preferred the 3 and 9, and the Slavs – 3, 9 and 7.
Below is a list of the knowledge that the ancient magicians credited with the first ten
numbers.

One – a number close to God. The Egyptians in the hymns to Amon Ra or declaring th
at he – “single” or “only one”. For the Pythagoreans the number “one” is an expression of
the Supreme God – an invisible and comprehensive. The Koran also says that “God – th
ere is one God.” In astrology, a unit represented by the Sun.

Two – the perfect number, a symbol of duality, as well as man and woman. For some it i
s a sign of matter and the source of evil, but the ancients, by contrast, is often viewed it as
a protective symbol. The Egyptians, for example, there was a lucky charm in the shape of t
wo fingers. In astrology, this number corresponds to the moon.

Three – the number that symbolizes life, birth and death. This – the sign of
the Epiphany (Holy Trinity). Like modern religion to recognize the ancient triad
of deities in Babylonia – Anu, Ea and Bel, in Egypt – Isis, Horus and Osiris. In classic
al mythology, the number three met several times: the three Graces, three Harpies a
nd three Gorgons, the three Furies. There were three kings who brought gifts to Jesus, a
nd the three components of man – body, mind, and soul. In astrology, the number 3 corre
sponds to Jupiter.