Session Information
HPEF - Prophecy 2007 Conference
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The Significance of Seven: Why Seven is 'the Most Powerfully Magical Number'
Track : August 3, 2007
Program Code: 280
Date: Friday, August 3, 2007
Time: 4:00 PM to 4:50 PM  EST
Location: Lower Concourse Sheraton Hall A
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Description
In "The Significance of Seven: Why Seven is 'the Most Powerfully Magical Number,'" Phyllis D. Morris will present her analysis of the ways in which Rowling's use of the number seven in the Harry Potter series parallels the appearance of this number in mythology, religion, astronomy and the classical world. Ms. Morris will also present her theory on why seven is "the most powerfully magical number." After her presentation, Ms. Morris will ask the audience to identify additional instances of the use of the number seven that appear in the series, and will solicit other ideas on how the number seven is significant. With the release of the seventh and final book in the series in the seventh month of the year 2007, there couldn't be a better time to ponder the mystery of "seven."