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[Alexandr Korol]

15. Greek mythology (repeated): Includes heaven (home of the gods), earth (human world), and Hades’ underworld.
16. Norse mythology (repeated): Although it counts nine worlds, they can be grouped into three main ones — Asgard (gods’ world), Midgard (human world), and Helheim (world of the dead).
17. Philippine mythology: Traditional beliefs divide the cosmos into three worlds — Kaluwalhatian (heavenly world), Kasakulan (earthly world), and Kasamdanan (underworld or world of ancestors).
18. Indigenous North American peoples: Many tribes, like the Navajo, divide the world into upper, middle, and lower worlds, each with its own spirits and entities.
19. Balinese mythology: Features a three-world concept including Buana Agung (heaven), Bhumi (earth), and the underworld, each linked to specific gods and spirits.
20. Toraja culture (Indonesia): Their cosmology divides into upper world, middle world (where humans live), and lower world (where ancestors’ spirits reside).
21. Ancient Egypt (repeated): Traditionally believed in the worlds of earth, sky, and Duat (underworld), ruled by Osiris, god of the afterlife.

The number three frequently appears in various religions and mythologies, symbolizing many concepts and ideas:

1. Christianity: The Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) is a central concept reflecting unity in three persons.
2. Hinduism: Trimurti — the three main gods: Brahma (creator), Vishnu (preserver), and Shiva (destroyer).
3. Buddhism: The Three Jewels (Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha) form the basis of Buddhist faith and practice.
4. Norse mythology: Mentions three worlds — Asgard, Midgard, and Hel. 5. Ancient Greek mythology: The myth of the three Moirai (Fates), goddesses who determine human life and death.