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3 years ago

Why is it believed that gun salutes are set off in odd numbers

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Viktor [21]3 years ago

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It was believed that even numbers are unlucky.

 Explanation: 

It is an old superstitious belief that even numbers are unlucky. In respect of the same superstition, a gun salute is set off odd numbers.

It is a gesture of bestowing great honor on a significant individual. Since long back in history, symbolism has been denoted to every numerical known. Hence, firing a gun for a certain of an odd number of times symbolizes varied kinds of respect in every country.

Some countries fire shots 21 times because number seven is sacred and lucky. Hence $7 \times 3 = 21.$

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