The Number 2: Properties and Meanings

2 is the only even Prime Number.

2 is a Fibonacci Number.



2 is a Schröder Number.

2 is a Motzkin Number.

2 can be Partitioned in 1 way.

The 2 Triclinic space groups.

The 2 Triclinic crystal classes.

The Chemical Element Helium has an atomic number of 2.

The two Universal complimentary opposites: Yin and Yang.

In Buddhism:
1. The Two Virtues being of much help: 1. Mindfulness (Sati) 2. Self-possession (Sampajanna)

2. The Two Virtues protecting the world: 1. Moral shame (Hiri) 2. Moral fear (Ottapa)

3. The Two Virtues making resplendent: 1. Patience (Khanti) 2. Gentleness (Soracca)

4. The Two Virtues conducive to excellence: 1. Good (Appropriate) knowledge (Vijja) 2. Good (Appropriate) conduct (Carana)

5. The Virtues leading to the cessation of suffering: 1. Mental tranquillity (Samatha) 2. Spiritual insight (Vipassana)

6. The Two Virtues are reckoned as the cessation of suffering: 1. Knowledge (Vijja) 2. Release (Vimutti)

7. The Two Virtues for a good person: 1. Gratitude (Kalannuta) 2. Reciprocating the benefit rendered (Katavedita)

Film: 2 Fast 2 Furious.

Film: Two Mules For Sister Sara.

The Year 2 AD

In the year 2 AD Jupiter and Venus drew close together and appeared to fuse as a single star. This was later thought, by some, to be the Biblical star of Bethlehem.

Apollonius of Tyana was born in the year 2 AD.

In the year 2 AD Lucius Caesar died.

In the year 2 AD Ariobarzanes II King of Media becomes the king of Armenia.

In the year 2 AD Publius Alfenus Varus and Publius Vinicius become Roman Consuls.

In the year 2 AD the Han Chinese Empire took a census, revealing it was the most populous nation in the world at 57,671,400 souls.