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[Alexandr Korol]

6. Egyptian mythology: The triad of Osiris, Isis, and Horus, representing death, motherhood, and restoration.
7. Celtic mythology: A triad of gods known as Tuatha, Ogma, and Lugh, having different aspects.
8. Taoism: The Three Pure Ones, embodying fundamental aspects of the cosmos.
9. Ancient Persia (Zoroastrianism): Three principles of truth, goodness, and righteousness forming a core teaching.
10. African traditional beliefs: Many African tribes consider a sacred trinity — man, nature, and spirit.
11. Kabbalah: In Jewish mysticism, the Tree of Life includes three highest sefirot — Keter (crown), Chokhmah (wisdom), and Binah (understanding). 12. Japanese mythology: The triple branch of gods — Amaterasu (sun goddess), Tsukuyomi (moon god), and Susanoo (god of sea and storms).
13. Slavic mythology: Three logs in ritual forming a holy trinity — Perun, Dazhbog, and Veles — symbolizing elements of nature.
14. Roman mythology: The three Parcae, analogous to the Greek Moirai, controlling the life threads of gods and humans.
15. Christian liturgy: Many prayers and rituals are organized in the form of a trinity, such as “Kyrie eleison” (thrice “Lord, have mercy”).
16. Celtic symbolism: The triquetra (triple spiral) depicts three aspects of life — material, spiritual, and celestial.
17. Islam: While the Trinity itself is not mentioned, the number three holds significance, e.g., in the practice of triple calls to prayer or the triple pronouncement of divorce (talaq).
18. Yoruba (West African religious tradition): Belief in Orisha, with three main deities — Olodumare (supreme god), Dumar, and Orisa — playing key roles. 19. Ancient China: In Taoist philosophy and yin-yang harmony, the concept of three forces (yin, yang, and tao) is fundamental.
20. Mesoamerican cultures: According to the Maya, three levels of the world exist — the earth, the sky, and the underworld.