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| − | A hexagon is a [[polygon]] with six [[vertices]]. | + | A hexagon is a [[polygon]] with six [[vertices]]. The [[pagan]] [[cult]] of the [[Pythagoras|Pythagoreans]] held regular hexagons in high regard due to their connection with so-called [[perfect number]]s. |
[[Image:hexagon.gif|thumb|A regular hexagon]] | [[Image:hexagon.gif|thumb|A regular hexagon]] | ||
[[Image:irreghex.gif|thumb|An irregular hexagon]] | [[Image:irreghex.gif|thumb|An irregular hexagon]] | ||
[[Category:Geometry]] | [[Category:Geometry]] | ||
Revision as of 18:47, June 27, 2008
A hexagon is a polygon with six vertices. The pagan cult of the Pythagoreans held regular hexagons in high regard due to their connection with so-called perfect numbers.
