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[–] NikkiDimes@lemmy.world 18 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (2 children)

I've also heard that, because in Latin IV is the beginning of "IVPPITER" (Jupiter), there’s a theory that people avoided using "IV" as to not “disrespect” the god’s name. 🤷‍♀️

Also, on a 12 hour clock, 3 sets of four looks clean af I guess, e.g.:

  • I, II, III, IIII
  • V, VI, VII, VIII
  • IX, X, XI, XII
[–] Merva@sh.itjust.works 9 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

Since the IIII usage is common in the Middle Ages and even into the Early Modern Period, when nobody believed in Jupiter, that is obviously just something somebody made up.

[–] NikkiDimes@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

It could have also started from that and continued on despite people not knowing the reason, no? I do agree that it's quite silly and unlikely, though.

[–] Nerrad@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

May as well just go with VIIII then. Or maybe 9.

[–] Corn@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 months ago