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The mystery of the number 7!
The number 7 has had special meaning in many cultures and disciplines throughout history:1 **Cultural and religious significance**: In many cultures, 7 is considered lucky or sacred. For example, in Christianity there are seven sacraments and seven deadly sins. In Judaism, the menorah has seven branches. In Islam, seven heavens are mentioned.
2 **Numerology**: In numerology, 7 is often considered a number of completeness or perfection. It is associated with introspection, spirituality and analytical thinking.
3 **Science and mathematics**: 7 is a prime number and has unique mathematical properties. It is also part of the Fibonacci sequence (0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, ...).
4 **Mythology and folklore**: In mythology, there are many references to the number 7, such as the seven wonders of the ancient world and the seven seas.
5 **Literature and media**: The number 7 frequently appears in literature and media as a symbol of plenitude or mystery, as in fairy tales (seven dwarves) or popular culture (seven samurai, seven deadly sins) .
6 **Astrology and astronomy**: In astrology, there are seven classic planets (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn) which were known to ancient astronomers. These planets have historically been associated with different qualities and influences on human affairs.
7 days of creation: In the Judeo-Christian tradition, the number 7 is important in the story of creation because God rested on the seventh day after creating the heavens and the earth. This contributed to the symbolic importance of the seventh day (Shabbat) in religious observances.
The appeal of the number 7 continues to fascinate and inspire curiosity, leading to its designation as a number with mystical or special properties in various contexts.