septenary

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We find, therefore, tumbling verse, alexandrines, septenaries, and intricate strophic forms, all commonly written with slight regard for syllable-counting principles.

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Behind each figure are rows of glyphs and in the upper corner to the left of the spectator is the septenary series headed by the initial-sign.

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The Egyptians made use of a septenary system in the arrangement of the grand gallery in the center of the great pyramid.

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It is septenary in constitution, as may be seen in its vibrations expressed in color and sound.

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It is possible to think of the soul as a reincarnating entity, whether it be a monad, duad, triad, or septenary being.

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