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[Alexandr Korol]

1. Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (Christianity): In the Book of Revelation, the four horsemen symbolize calamities that will befall the world: Conquest, War, Famine, and Death.
2. Four great archangels: In various traditions, including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, four main archangels are distinguished: Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, and Uriel.
3. Four Asuras in Hinduism: In Indian mythology, Asuras are powerful beings who oppose the gods.
4. Four Noble Truths (Buddhism): Buddhist teaching includes four fundamental truths explaining the nature of suffering and the path to its cessation. 5. Four Yugas (Hinduism): Hinduism describes four epochs (yugas) that outline cycles of time: Satya Yuga, Treta Yuga, Dvapara Yuga, and Kali Yuga.
6. Four majestic animals in Chinese mythology: The Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise symbolize the cardinal directions and seasons.
7.Four river costumes in Mahabharata (Hinduism): In the Indian epic Mahabharata, the four Pandava brothers are considered reincarnations of four different gods.
8. Four cardinal points/directions (Various cultures and mythologies): North, south, east, and west often symbolize stability and balance.

Here are several more examples where the number four plays an important role in mythology and religion:
1. Four winds (Greek mythology): Zephyrus, Boreas, Notus, and Eurus — gods of the winds, each blowing from a specific cardinal direction and bringing unique weather.
2. Four blocks of Sabbath divinations (Egyptian mythology): In Egyptian rituals, four people symbolized different aspects of the life cycle and fate.
3. Four varnas in the Hindu caste system: Society is divided into four groups: Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras.
4. Four sources of life (Celtic mythology): Four sacred springs symbolize the fundamental forces of nature and life such as earth, air, water, and fire.