Numbers in folklore: Why are 3, 7 and 9 important?

18/07/2020 20 min

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Episode Synopsis


When you think of fairy tales, you'll often notice patterns in the numbers that appear. Think of the three bears, the seven dwarves, or seven-league boots. 

But how and why are numbers so important in folklore?

We'll look at superstitions and stories involving the numbers 3, 7 and 9 in this episode of Fabulous Folklore.

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