Friday the 13th: All you may want to know about superstitions linked to the date
Friday the 13th is widely known as an unlucky day in Western cultures. This superstition has existed for centuries and involves a combination of beliefs about the number 13 and the day Friday. Despite unclear origins, this idea persists today.
Superstitions Around Friday the 13th
The belief that Friday the 13th brings bad luck is well-known in many Western cultures. This superstition even has a medical term, paraskevidekatriaphobia. It falls under triskaidekaphobia, the fear of the number 13.
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Origins in Norse Mythology
The belief that 13 is unlucky can be traced back to Norse mythology. Author Charles Panati's book 'Extraordinary Origins of Everyday Things' says, the god Loki once joined a banquet with 12 other gods, bringing the number of guests to 13. Loki then tricked the blind god Hodr into killing his brother Balder, the god of light and goodness. This myth marked 13 as an unlucky number for some cultures.
Biblical References and the Number 13
In Christianity, the number 13 has also been linked to negative events. Biblical stories associate Fridays with misfortune. It is believed that Adam and Eve committed the first sin on a Friday, and Cain murdered his brother Abel on a Friday as well. These events contributed to the idea that Fridays are unlucky.
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