03 The Significance of the Number 3

Doe, Ray, Me; what is the significance of the numbersignificant to all cultures. In Greek mythology three is
three? The number three has always been a favoritealso known well for instance many of the
of humans. The triangle has three sides and is one ofmythological creatures indeed had three heads or had
the most pleasing shapes to the human mind. Wemultiples of three. There was Cerberus, a dog with
need at least three points for triangulation so thatthree heads and Scylla, which was a vicious sea
you GPS system works in your car or SUV.monster with six heads.
Sometimes three can be considered a not so goodIn Chinese culture the number three holds significance
thing such as; "two is company; three is a crowd!"too. The Mayans had three calendars that they used.
But generally all cultures hold the number three inThree is significant in Culture, Religion, Math and art;
very high regard.for instance three primary colors. Gemini is the third
We remember the Famous NASCAR Driver Daleastrology sign and it represents many positive
Earnhardt as #3. In Christianity there is the Hollyattributes. In politics we often speak of the "third
Trinity and let us not forget those three wise men inway" or an alternate choice or solution, one which
the story either. In the Hindu Faith we have Trimurtimakes our minds think for a more fitting answer
or Hindu Trinity, telling of the parts of God; Thewhich is fair for all concerned. Hopefully we will see
Creator Brahma, The Preserver Vishmu and themore of such philosophy in the future, it would be
Detroyer Shiva. One could say "three" is a number ofnice in fact to see much more of this in 2006.
balance. In binary code 3 = 11 and one is universally