Ideas The Story and Magic of Three
Jan 1, 2025
Exploring the power and significance of the number three in storytelling, rituals, and magic. Delving into the dark side of three, including curses and mysterious figures. Examining the connection between a game, women's suffering, and hidden history. Discussing the psychological impact of virtual challenges and the role of the number three in magic spells. Exploring the Scottish witch trials, women in witchcraft, and the symbolism of threes. Tracing the evolution of Hecate in Greek mythology and her association with witchcraft.
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Three is a Magic Number
- Bob Dorough's song "Three is a Magic Number" was covered by diverse artists like Blind Melon and Jeff Buckley.
- This song, from Schoolhouse Rock, explores the positive cultural and mathematical associations of the number three.
The Symbolism of Three
- The number three has diverse cultural associations, symbolizing stability, harmony, and creation in various traditions.
- It's also fundamental in shapes, as Plato noted, and essential to structures like Buckminster Fuller's geodesic domes.
Bloody Mary Ritual
- Bloody Mary, a game/ritual involving chanting a name three times in a mirror, gained popularity from the 1970s onwards.
- This ritual aims to summon a malevolent spirit, highlighting the darker associations of the number three.