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Explore the auspicious meaning and diverse symbolism of the number 7 found in mathematics, religion, and music. Discover its relevance in prime numbers, religious texts, and even popular songs.
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My Favorite Number By Jonathan French
Properties in Mathematics • Prime Number (only divisible by itself and one) • Sum of the first four Fibonacci numbers (1 + 1 + 2 + 3 = 7) • When rolling two dice, 7 has the highest chance of appearing
Number 7 in Religion • Christianity: 7 Days of Creation, 7 Deadly Sins, 7 Sacraments (Catholic) • Islam: 7 Heavens, 7 Levels of Earth, 7 circumambulations around the Ka’bah • Judaism: 7 readers of the Torah at Shabbat, 7 branches on the menorah • Others: Buddha walked 7 steps at birth, Minor symbol of Yang in the Taoist Yin-Yang
7 in Music • 7 different notes in a musical scale • “7” is the sole name of songs by Prince, S Club Seven, and The Arctic Monkeys • Name of the guitarist in the band “Slipknot”
Why is 6 Afraid of 7…? Because 7-8-9