Friday the 13th is a day that many people consider to be unlucky. But where did this superstition come from?
One theory is that the fear of Friday the 13th can be traced back to ancient civilizations. The number 13 has long been considered unlucky in many cultures, with the ancient Egyptians and Norse mythology both having a negative association with the number. In Norse mythology, for example, it was believed that the 13th guest at a dinner party would be the death bringer.
In recent history, the superstition surrounding Friday the 13th has been perpetuated by popular culture. The Friday the 13th horror movie franchise, which began in 1980, has helped to solidify the day’s association with bad luck and fear.
Did you know that there’s a specific phobia of Friday the 13th? It’s called paraskevidekatriaphobia or friggatriskaidekaphobia, but it is not a widely spread phobia and the majority of people don’t suffer from it.
The origins of the superstition surrounding Friday the 13th can be traced back to ancient civilizations and religious beliefs. While the fear of Friday the 13th may have some roots in reality, it is largely perpetuated by popular culture.
References:
“The History of Friday the 13th” by Kristin Hunt, Mental Floss, May 11, 2017
“Why is Friday the 13th considered unlucky?” by Rachel Hosie, The Independent, April 13, 2017
“The Origins of Friday the 13th Superstitions” by Sarah Pruitt, History.com, September 13, 2019
“Friday the 13th: The Origins of the Day’s Infamous Reputation” by Natalie Zarrelli, Live Science, September 13, 2018.
“Paraskevidekatriaphobia: Understanding the Fear of Friday the 13th” by Helen Odessky, Psychology Today, May 13, 2019
“Friday the 13th Phobia: Understanding Friggatriskaidekaphobia” by John M. Grohol, Psych Central, March 13, 2019
It began on Friday October 13, 1307 when King Philip IV of France began the dismantling of the Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and the Temple of Solomon—aka the Knights Templar.
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