The Number 8: Properties and Meanings
Prime Factors of
8=
2x
2x
2.
8 is a
Fibonacci Number.
8 is a
Heptagonal Pyramidal Number.
8 is an
Octagonal Number.
8 is a
Centered Heptagonal Number.
8 can be
Partitioned in
22 ways.
The sum of the totient function for the first
eight integers is
22.
8 is the largest cube in the
Fibonacci Sequence.
8 is the maximal number of regions into which space can be divided by
3 Spheres.
The maximal number of regions into which a plane can be divided by 3 circles=
8
The Cube is a
Platonic Solid with
8 Vertices.
The Octahedron is a
Platonic Solid with
8 Faces.
A Truncated Tetrahedron is an
Archimedean Solid with
8 Faces. It has four triangles and four hexagons.
The
Chemical Element Oxygen has an atomic number of
8.
The Eight Trigrams.
Jainism
The
8 Virtues that should be accepted and practiced
1) The fear of sins;
2) A sense of shame;
3) A pleasant and serene temperament;
4) Popularity;
5) Farsightedness;
6) Thinking of one's abilities and limitations;
7) Acquiring a special knowledge;
8) A partiality for virtues.
The 8 Endevours:
1) Gratitude;
2) Helping others;
3) Kindness;
4) Associating with noble people;
5) Listening to spiritual discourses;
6) The eight qualities of the intellect;
7) Conforming to well-known traditions and practices;
8) Adoring the virtuous.
Karate and Kungfu:
Virtues:
Respect Honesty Courage Integrity Humility Compassion Patience Peacefulness
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philosophy from karate is the eight
Virtues of black belt: modesty, courtesy, integrity, compassion, self-control, gratitude, perseverance, and indomitable spirit.
8 Flora is a large, bright main belt asteroid.
Film:
8 Crazy Nights.
Film: Butterfield
Eight.
Film:
8 Mile.
Film:
8 Seconds.
Film:
8 Women.
Film:
8mm
Film:
8½
The Year 8 AD
In the year
8 AD Ovid is banished to the Black Sea.
In the year
8 AD the Ara Pacis ("altar to peace") is built by Augustus.
In the year
8 AD Vonones I becomes king of Parthia.
In the year
8 AD Tincommius, deposed king of the Atrebates flees Britain for Rome; becomes king.