Paraskevidekatriaphobics
Paraskevidekatriaphobics: People who are afflicted with a fear of Friday the 13th.
Are you a Paraskevidekatriaphobic?
Where did the superstition of this day originate? Some believe it originated in the fact that the Crucifixion took place on a Friday. Others believe it originated long before this.
I find that although some people have a deep rooted fear in Friday the 13th they can offer no logical or illogical reason for this fear. Some people just fear this day without any need for a reason. There are some who will not get out of bed today and there are some who will refuse to work or travel today.
In Norse mythology 12 gods were invited to a banquet at Valhalla. Loki, the Evil One, was not invited but crashed the party bringing the guest number to 13. Loki incited Hod, the blind god of winter, to hurl a spear tipped with mistletoe at Balder the good and killed him instantly. Thus began the superstition of 13 people at a dinner party is bad luck. Myself, I would have concluded “beware of dinner guests bearing killer mistletoe!” ;)
There were 13 at the Last Supper, Jesus and his 12 apostles, where Judas betrayed Jesus. The Crucifixion took place on a Friday. Ok, so here’s a double whammy, 13 at a dinner party and a reason to believe Friday is not such a good day.
Some scholars believe Eve tempted Adam with the forbidden fruit on Friday and Cain killed Abel on Friday the 13th and that Satan was the 13th angel.
In the middle ages on Friday the 13, 1306, King Phillip of France had the Knights of Templar arrested, tortured until they “confessed” and then were executed.
There are 13 witches to a coven.
Friday, in the Roman Calendar, was the day of Venus the goddess of Love. When Vikings accepted the calendar they renamed the day after Frigg, or Freya, the goddess of love and sex. Both these strong females posed a threat to the male-dominated Christian Society. They celebrated celibacy and viewed sex as inherently evil. The Christian church then vilified the day named after these goddesses.
In Britian and Ancient Rome, Friday was known as “Hangman’s Day”, the day when the condemned would be hanged. Tradition says that there are 13 steps to the platform and the hangman’s noose.
We all know of the tragedy of Apollo 13.
Regardless of where we believe this superstition originated Friday and the number 13 are considered unlucky.
Many buildings avoid having a 13th floor.
Cities avoid naming a 13th ave or 13th street.
Many airplanes do not have a 13th aisle.
Many airports skip the 13th gate.
Many hospitals and hotels have no room numbered 13.
Are you a Paraskevidekatriaphobic?
Where did the superstition of this day originate? Some believe it originated in the fact that the Crucifixion took place on a Friday. Others believe it originated long before this.
I find that although some people have a deep rooted fear in Friday the 13th they can offer no logical or illogical reason for this fear. Some people just fear this day without any need for a reason. There are some who will not get out of bed today and there are some who will refuse to work or travel today.
In Norse mythology 12 gods were invited to a banquet at Valhalla. Loki, the Evil One, was not invited but crashed the party bringing the guest number to 13. Loki incited Hod, the blind god of winter, to hurl a spear tipped with mistletoe at Balder the good and killed him instantly. Thus began the superstition of 13 people at a dinner party is bad luck. Myself, I would have concluded “beware of dinner guests bearing killer mistletoe!” ;)
There were 13 at the Last Supper, Jesus and his 12 apostles, where Judas betrayed Jesus. The Crucifixion took place on a Friday. Ok, so here’s a double whammy, 13 at a dinner party and a reason to believe Friday is not such a good day.
Some scholars believe Eve tempted Adam with the forbidden fruit on Friday and Cain killed Abel on Friday the 13th and that Satan was the 13th angel.
In the middle ages on Friday the 13, 1306, King Phillip of France had the Knights of Templar arrested, tortured until they “confessed” and then were executed.
There are 13 witches to a coven.
Friday, in the Roman Calendar, was the day of Venus the goddess of Love. When Vikings accepted the calendar they renamed the day after Frigg, or Freya, the goddess of love and sex. Both these strong females posed a threat to the male-dominated Christian Society. They celebrated celibacy and viewed sex as inherently evil. The Christian church then vilified the day named after these goddesses.
In Britian and Ancient Rome, Friday was known as “Hangman’s Day”, the day when the condemned would be hanged. Tradition says that there are 13 steps to the platform and the hangman’s noose.
We all know of the tragedy of Apollo 13.
Regardless of where we believe this superstition originated Friday and the number 13 are considered unlucky.
Many buildings avoid having a 13th floor.
Cities avoid naming a 13th ave or 13th street.
Many airplanes do not have a 13th aisle.
Many airports skip the 13th gate.
Many hospitals and hotels have no room numbered 13.
I'm certain there are hundreds of children around here who feel this is a very lucky day! They have the day off from school because we are having a snow storm! As for me, this day is a happy day, it’s my brother's birthday!
I wish you all enough!
posted by Chaotic Serenity @ 1:20 PM
4 comments
4 Comments:
Nope, can't say that I'm one of those people (Paraskevidekatriaphobics ).
Im not either, but that was kool to read your just a ball of information and I am always the better for reading.
Me one of those---no but but I better not say much because "Missy" might think she needs to set a few things in action here.
I am glad to see things are going so well with your mom, I tried to keep up even if I did not post or comment.
Congratulations on the new title change with the no more future -future son-in-law.
Things have been really going on around your place. All good which is nice. :)
13 is a number to me and thats it. :)
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