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The writings of Clement of Alexandria, Vol. 2 (of 2)

Note 1039 — Chapter XI · THE MYSTICAL MEANINGS IN THE PROPORTIONS OF NUMBERS, GEOMETRICAL RATIOS, AND MUSIC.

William Wilson translation

“Triangular numbers are those which can be disposed in a triangle, as 3 , 6 , etc., being represented by the formula (Liddel and Scott’s Lexicon). Each side of the triangle of course contains an equal number of units, the sum of which amounts to the number.

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