The Timeless Quaternity

The psychology of quaternary symbolism from Kells to Hogwarts

Detail from the Book of Kells, public domain.

A look at Christian art, and its possible influence on J.K. Rowling’s mythology.

Mystical guides to human behaviour can be traced back to art and religion over thousands of years. The number four often turns up in such teachings, referring to psychological balance and foundation. Some Buddhist…