Plato called the study of number symbolism "the highest level of knowledge". In numerology  the meaning of numbers are thoroughly analysed . Most cultures have their own system of interpertating the symbolism of numbers.

Pythagoras believed numbers had souls, as well as magical powers. The Pythagoreans divided the numbers into two groups: odd and even, male and female, light and dark etc.. Their most sacred number was number ten.

From ancient times and up to modern days the meaning of numbers have influenced many parts of society. The European Flag is based solely on the symbolic meaning of the number twelve. Go to page Number 12 to find out more or Click Here.

What we associate with a number will depend on our believes and the society we belong to. As eight is an auspicious number in China, it is no surprise that the Summer Olympics opened 8/8/08 and 8 minutes past 8 pm. Nine is another lucky number in China, but in Japan nine is considered an unlucky number. Many in the West feel four is a good number. In Asia tetraphobia  is common.

Find out how numbers are used in mythology.  Here are some examples of things you will discover on the number pages:

Number 2 in Mythology: Janus, the two headed god, Romulus and Remus, Hugin and Munin, Freki and Geri.  Number 3 in Mythology: The Three Graces   The Three Fates  Inanna,  rose from the dead after three days, Three Fimbulwinters, The three Norns. Number 4 in Mythology:  The Four Dragon Kings  The Four Canopic Jars The Four children of Lir,   Number 7 in Mythology: The Seven Pleiades,   Number 9 in Mythology: The Nine Muses, The Nine mothers of Heimdall  Number 12 in Mythology:  The Twelve Olympians, The 12 Labors of Heracles

(Click on the number pages to find out more.)