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Symbols Dictionary
- Fact One |
The number
eight is considered the perfect number! It is the first
cubic number (2x2x2) and is extremely significant in
Chinese culture. The Buddhist wheel of life has eight
spokes which lead to enlightenment |
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- Fact Two |
The number
three is sacred to most religions all over the world. It
is symbolic of past, present and future as well as mind,
body and soul. It also symbolises man, woman and child
and the trefoil symbol which consists of three geometric
shapes is used to symbolise god in his three forms as
father, son and holy spirit. |
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- Fact Three |
Symbols,
Signs and Abbreviations have been used for centuries and
the use of signs and abbreviations are as old as the use
of alphabets! |
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- Fact Four |
A sign can
be described as an indicator, a clue, hint, reminder,
gesture or a cue. A sign used by a brand is known as a
trademark. Signs refer to objects in a more literal way,
such as pointing something out or standing for something |
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- Fact Five |
The number
seven is sacred to Jews; there are seven branches of the
Menorah and its shape is thought to symbolise |
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- Fact Six |
The
symbolism of the number two is conflicting! Some
consider it to be a symbol of balance and love whereas
other cultures believe it to be a symbol of conflict. |
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- Fact Seven |
The number
ten is the basis of most counting systems, thought to
have began as it the same number of digits we have! Ten
is said to be symbolic of the return to unity |
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- Fact Eight |
The number
twenty one is symbolic of a persons entry into adult
hood. A key is often given to a person on their twenty
first birthday and is referred to as the 'Key of the
door' to signify that they are entering adulthood. In
many countries a person needs to be twenty one to vote
or buy and drink alcohol |
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- Fact Nine |
The number
five is symbolic of man as well as being hugely symbolic
to Muslims, who pray five times a day. There are also
five pillars of Islam |
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- Fact Ten |
The number
six is considered lucky. It is the winning number when a
dice is rolled and as God created the world in six days
it is very symbolic to Christians |
