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De Natura Rerum, Chapter XLVIII, 2 (translation): So the earth may be divided into three sides (trifarie), of which one part is Europe, another Asia, and the third is called Africa. Europe is divided from Africa by a sea from the end of the ocean and the Pillars of Hercules. And Asia is divided from Libya with Egypt by the Nile...
Forty-eight may also refer to: . In Chinese numerology, 48 is an auspicious number meaning 'determined to prosper', or simply 'prosperity', which is good for business. [3]'48 is a slang term in Palestinian Arabic for parts of Israel or Palestine not under the control of the State of Palestine.
The numerals for 4 (IV) and 9 (IX) are written using subtractive notation, [5] where the smaller symbol (I) is subtracted from the larger one (V, or X), thus avoiding the clumsier IIII and VIIII. [a] Subtractive notation is also used for 40 (XL), 90 (XC), 400 (CD) and 900 (CM). [6] These are the only subtractive forms in standard use.
Solar symbol: Alchemy: The alchemical symbol for the sun and various sun gods. Also the alchemical symbol for gold which is the metal represented by the Sun which is the astral counterpart. Eye of Horus: Ancient Egyptian religion: The eye of the god Horus, a symbol of protection, now associated with the occult and Kemetism, as well as the Goth ...
AD 48 was a leap year starting on Monday of the Julian calendar.At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Vitellius and Poplicola (or, less frequently, year 801 Ab urbe condita).
Letter symbolism is the study of the alphabet as a symbol, exploring its ability to represent analogically, convey meaning, and carry values beyond its practical or material function. It involves examining letters as symbols or systems , as well as their capacity for designation, meaning, and potential influence . Each letter typically holds ...
In the Oxford English Dictionary, the dagger symbol indicates an obsolete word. [25] Non-death usages include: The asteroid 37 Fides, the last asteroid to be assigned an astronomical symbol before the practice faded, was assigned the dagger. In Anglican chant pointing, the dagger indicates a verse to be sung to the second part of the chant.
Religious symbol, an iconic representation of a religion or religious concept Buddhist symbolism, the use of Buddhist art to represent certain aspects of dharma; Christian symbolism, the use of symbols, including archetypes, acts, artwork or events, by Christianity; Symbols of Islam, the use of symbols in Islamic literature, art and architecture