Number 9 in Mythology
The Nine-Pointed Star
Nine is the number of magic.
Nine is a sacred number. 
Nine is the number of completion and fulfillment.
Nine is a symbol of wisdom and good leadership.
Nine is the number of heaven.
In Hinduism nine is the number of Brahma, the Creator.
The Pythagoreans called the number nine the "Ennead". They thought of nine as unlucky as it is one short of ten. The Pythagoreans considered ten to be perfect.
The ninth day of the Chinese New Year is the birthday of the Jade Emperor. The Jade Emperor is the supreme god worshipped by the Taoists.The Jade Emperor rules all Heaven and Earth.
In China the number nine is an auspicious number. When number nine is pronounced, it sounds like the word for "longlasting".
In Japan the number nine may be considered unlucky. When numer nine is pronounced, it soundes like the word for "pain".
For the Hebrews nine is a symbol of truth.
When multiplied 9 always reproduces itself.
| 9 x 9= 81 8+1= 9 |
9 x 6= 54 5+4= 9 |
9 x 3= 27 2+7= 9 |
| 9 x 8= 72 7+2= 9 |
9 x 5= 45 4+5= 9 |
9 x 2= 18 1+8= 9 |
| 9 x 7= 63 6+3= 9 |
9 x 4= 36 3+6= 9 |
9 x 1= 9 |
Sagittarius is the ninth astrological sign in the Zodiac. (November 22 - December 21)
The Nine of Diamonds is called "The Curse of Scotland". Many different stories are told about this card. The most common is that Sir John Dalrymple, the Earl of Stair, used this card to authorize the Glen Coe Massacre in 1692. He refused to tolerate that the MacDonald clan had delivered "the oath of allegiance to King William II" after the deadline. In this massacre thirty-eight MacDonalds were murdered by soldiers. The soldiers had been been staying with them as guests and enjoying the hospitality of the MacDonalds.
The "Nine Bows" was a term used in ancient Egypt. The Nine Bows represented the enemies of Egypt. Hieroglyphic signs of the Nine Bows are found on the base of thrones, under the feet of statues of kings and also on the sandels of Tutankhamun. This was used as symbolism for stepping on the enemies of Egypt.
There is the well known saying, "A cat has nine lives".
Lady Jane Grey was Queen of England for nine days (10th of July - 19th of July 1553). Her predecessor was Edward VI and her successor was Mary I (Bloody Mary).
Edward VI made his cousin, Lady Jane his heir even though he had two half sisters; Mary (Catholic) and Elizabeth (Protestant). Lady Jane (Protestant) was charged with high treason and beheaded in the Tower of London on February 12, 1554. She was only 17 years old when she was executed. She is often called the "Nine Days' Queen".
Lady Jane Grey. Engraving by Willem van de Passe
The ninth president of the United States was William H. Harrison. 1841. He was the first president to die in office. Harrison was only president for 32 days.
In the Tarot nine is the card of the Hermit.
