What is the most interesting "number" in ancient history, with profound meaning and unusual status?

The most interesting one in ancient history? Numbers? It is 108, which has a deep meaning and an unusual position. Everyone is no stranger to numbers. Many people will look for lucky numbers for themselves, and so did China in ancient times. In a book in the Ming Dynasty, it is recorded in the seven-revision manuscript that the person who deducts 108 sounds means one year old, and the years covered are December, 24 hours and 72 hours, which is exactly this number. ? The general meaning of this sentence is 108, because there are 12 months, 24 solar terms and 72 hours in a year, and the sum of the three is exactly 108, which has a unique theory and special wishes.

108 Not only is there a very interesting story in history, but people's understanding of it is also diversified. In addition to the above understanding, Buddhism has another understanding 108. In their view, because ringing the bell liberates people from confused and distressed thoughts, and because there are 88 positive puzzles and 10 puzzles, if you add other 10 minutes such as sleeping, falling down and fainting, it adds up to 108. Therefore, in the view of Buddhists, if you want to save yourself and others from their troubles, you need to ring the bell in the temple of 108, which means you will be free from 108.

The number 108 may not be so prominent now, but it played an unusual role in ancient China. Although there is no evidence to prove its particularity, it has formed a sense of unity in many people's minds, that is, 108 is unique and sacred in many people's minds in ancient times, and some even regard it as a noble representative. In addition, there are 108 characters in many martial arts novels. For example, there are 108 immortals in the list of famous gods, or 108 heroes in Water Margin, or 65438+ in A Dream of Red Mansions.

In fact, what is interesting is not the number itself, but the historical story behind the number and its unique cultural background.