History of Friday the 13th!
Friday the 13th: A History of Bad Luck, Old Beliefs and Dark Omens There is something rather deliciously unsettling about Friday the 13th. For centuries, Friday and the number thirteen have each carried their own associations with misfortune, but when did the two become such an infamous combination? And is there any real history behind the superstition? The answer is perhaps more interesting than the superstition itself. The Unlucky Number Thirteen The fear of thirteen has a long history in Western folklore. One popular explanation comes from Norse mythology. According to a well-known tale, twelve gods gathered for a feast in Valhalla when the trickster Loki arrived uninvited as the thirteenth guest. His presence brought tragedy, resulting in the death of the beloved god Baldr. Christian tradition offers another familiar association. At the Last Supper, thirteen people sat at the table: Jesus and his twelve disciples. Judas, the betrayer, was the thirteenth guest. Over ...
