The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two.

Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois. It seems good things usually come in threes.

Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore themes and literary avenues that classic authors were so adept at creating.

01 - 3 Stories with Epiphanies in Religion

02 - The Strength of God by Sherwood Anderson

03 - Our Lady's Juggler by Anatole France

04 - Sister Josepha by Alice Dunbar Nelson