Riddles of numbers — Mythoi

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Riddles of numbers.

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Hermetic / AlchemicalThe Hermetic Museum, Restored and Enlarged, Tract 3: The Sophic Hydrolith, or Water Stone of the Wise

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8 finer motifs beneath it

Riddle: how many seconds in eternity?Riddle: how many stars in the heavens?Riddle: how many hairs are in the head?Riddle: how many drops in the sea. (Cf. H696.1.1.)Riddle: how many leaves are on the tree?Riddle: how many days have passed since the time of Adam?Riddle of dates Are there more men or women in the world?