Recommended Reading – Symbolism, Consciousness, and the Psychology of Numbers
This paper examines how different cultures assign unique symbolic meanings to numbers — from “auspicious” to “inauspicious” — showing that number symbolism is deeply embedded in social, linguistic, and cultural contexts rather than inherent to numbers themselves. It provides a solid anthropological foundation for understanding numerical symbolism across societies
A Comparative Study of the Meanings of Numbers in Cultural Contexts
Author: HC Yu