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Scientific Object Identifier: http://s-o-i.org/1.1/TAS-11-91-92
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.15863/TAS.2020.11.91.92
Language: English
Citation: Djumayeva, S. (2020). The place and significance of the number seven in ancient faith and mythology. ISJ Theoretical & Applied Science, 11 (91), 582-586. Soi: http://s-o-i.org/1.1/TAS-11-91-92 Doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.15863/TAS.2020.11.91.92 |
Pages: 582-586
Published: 30.11.2020
Abstract: This article is devoted to the role and essence of the number seven in ancient beliefs and mythology. Pythagoras' views on the number seven revealed the role and significance of the number seven in the philosophical views of Egypt, Babylon, China, and other eastern peoples. The attitude towards this number in Islam, as well as the role of the number seven in Christianity and Buddhism, is highlighted.
Key words: number, number magic, religious mythology, seven planets, seven heavens, seven hells, The Holy Quran, Philosophy of Sufism.
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