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ROYGBIV in Science?

The number 7 has been linked to ROYGBIV and the Seven Seas in "In science"; perhaps they would fit better in "In culture" instead? Besenj (talk) 06:18, 20 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]

"N°7" listed at Redirects for discussion

The redirect N°7 has been listed at redirects for discussion to determine whether its use and function meets the redirect guidelines. Readers of this page are welcome to comment on this redirect at Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2025 January 14 § N°7 until a consensus is reached. Anonymous 14:53, 14 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Add Culture Articles

I would like to add an article to Culture about the use of 7 in ancient Egypt in Pyramid Texts in religious contexts. Wikiuser001122 (talk) 14:44, 16 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I think it might be best for you to address the concerns Remsense raised in reverting you twice. Allan Nonymous (talk) 21:15, 16 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

About the source:

Title: The Pyramid of Unas — Preceding unsigned comment added by Wikiuser001122 (talk • contribs) 23:03, 16 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Author: Alexandre Piankoff

Publisher: Princeton, N.J.: Princeton University Press; Published for Bollingen Foundation

The book features a photograph of pyramid texts with hieroglyphic Seven inscribed on it.

We look forward to your comments. Wikiuser001122 (talk) 23:00, 16 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Again, it is a translation of a primary source. Cite a secondary scholarly analysis; we are a tertiary source that does not interpret primary sources directly.

Who is "we"? Editors are not permitted to share accounts among multiple individuals. Remsense ‥ 论 23:55, 16 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]