Three (3)

Definition:

The number “3” is the third natural number following “2” and preceding “4.” It represents a quantity of three units or objects.

Etymology:

The etymology of the number “3” traces back to Proto-Indo-European roots. The word “three” in English and its equivalents in many other languages can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root “*tréyes,” which meant “three.” This root evolved into various forms in different Indo-European languages, leading to words such as “tres” in Latin, “drei” in German, “trois” in French, “tre” in Italian, and “þrír” in Old Norse.

Description:

The number “three “3” symbolizes existence as three is a requirement for existence. If we imagine a beginning of all existence, we can exclude zero, one, and two from symbolizing existence.

First and foremost, it’s impossible for something to come from nothing, which excludes the number zero.

If we imagine that everything started with a unit that expands in any direction such as a three-dimensional elastic bubble, the bubble would immediately lose the energy to stretch out in any direction because there will always be something stealing the energy by stretching in the opposite direction.

And if we instead imagine a point stretching infinitely like a line in only one direction, we would never end up with three-dimensionality.

If we instead imagine two lines stretching out in opposite directions from a point, the lines wouldn’t manage to stretch infinitely because they will always steal energy from each other. They would lose all energy and collapse during infinity.

If we instead imagine three lines stretching out in different directions from a point, they will also steal energy from each other as they stretch out. The lines won’t always be equally strong during infinity. They won’t always manage to stretch at the same pace. So, when one or two lines pull a line in a direction that is not the exact opposite direction, an imbalance will occur, and the line won’t manage to stretch infinitely in the same direction. During infinity, the lines will have shifted direction so many degrees that they will meet again. This will generate energy and allow them to continue stretching.

The number three indicates a plurality, as opposed to a singular or a pair. The reason why the number three carries strong symbolism for existence, unlike one and two, is precisely because unity is an illusion. Nothing is one; there exist only multiples.

Symbolism:

The symbol for the number three is two arches placed composed over each other. When the arches are drawn downward, they bend to the left at the bottom.

In Roman numerals, the number three is represented by the symbol “III.” This symbol consists of three vertical lines next to each other. Each line represents the value of one. When three of these lines are combined, it indicates the quantity of three.

If you rotate the Roman numeral representation of the number three 90 degrees, you get the triple bar symbol, which is a symbol for existence.

The geometric symbol for three is a triangle.

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Religion:

The metaphorical narrative about the creation of existence is the symbolism of the Trinity, which is a Christian belief that God exists in three forms: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, yet God is one in entirety.