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  1. eight, 8, VIII, eighter, eighter from Decatur, octad, ogdoad, octonary, octetnoun

    the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one

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  1. ogdoad

    An ogdoad is a group or set of eight items, often used in reference to ancient systems of beliefs or mythology that relate to eight gods or deities.

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  1. Ogdoad

    In Egyptian mythology, the Ogdoad were eight deities worshipped in Hermopolis during what is called the Old Kingdom, the third through sixth dynasties, dated between 2686 to 2134 BC. The concept of an Ogdoad also appears in Gnostic systems of the early Christian era, and was further developed by the theologian Valentinus.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of ogdoad in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of ogdoad in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1


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