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Today We Are Going To Tell You About The 7 Reasons Why Friday The 13th is Considered
an Unlucky Date.
The origin of why Friday the 13th is considered such an unlucky day goes back hundreds of
years and is shrouded in mystery.
Reason Number 1.
For a start there is October 13, 1307, the date from where the modern basis for the Friday
the 13th superstition is most likely to come from.
It was on this day that the Pope of the Roman Catholic church, in combination with the King
of France, sentenced a monastic military order known as the Knights Templar to death and
ordered the torture and crucifixion of their leader.
Reason Number 2.
The sixth day of the week, Friday, and the number 13 are each considered to be unlucky
in their own right, and when combined they are doubly bad.
The reason why Friday is considered such an unlucky day could date as far back as biblical
times.
Many negative biblical events took place on a Friday, including the ejection of Adam and
Eve from the Garden of Eden, the start of the Great Flood, and the crucifixion of Jesus.
Reason Number 3.
Friday's position as the unlucky day may have been strengthened by it being the day of execution
of criminals for many years, commonly called Hangman's Day.
The number 13 has also been associated with bad luck for hundreds of years.
Reason Number 4.
Scandinavians believed 13 signified bad luck because their 13th mythological demigod Loki
was an evil one who brought great misfortune upon humans.
Reason Number 5.
Christians look to the Last Supper for their suspicion of the number 13.
Thirteen was the number of guests at the table, the 13th person being Judas the traitor.
Reason Number 6.
Meanwhile, some say the number 13 was purposely vilified by the priests of patriarchal religions
because it represented femininity.
Thirteen corresponded to the number of lunar (menstrual) cycles in a year, and the number
was revered in prehistoric goddess-worshipping cultures.
Reason Number 7.
Hindus believed that it was unlucky for 13 people to gather in one place.
Of course, all these possible explanations are just speculation and guesswork, but that
does not stop a lot of people cowering away whenever a Friday the 13th comes around.
At Some Places Friday the 13th is considered as a good day while tuesday the 13th is considered
as a bad day.
Most people do not take it too seriously, but there are some who dread the date.
By the way, if you're interested, the word paraskevidekatriaphobia means fear of Friday
the 13th!
Do you consider Friday the 13th to be an unlucky date?
Has anything bad ever happened to you on this day before?
Do you have any superstitions to help you avoid bad luck?
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