ARE YOU SUPERSTITIOUS ???
WHY IS FRIDAY THE 13th CONSIDERED SUCH AN UNLUCKY DAY
Exploring the history behind the day that made Jason and hockey masks infamous.
It seems, the basis for this superstition stems from the events that took place on Friday, October 13, 1307. On that day, the Pope of the Roman Catholic church, in combination with the King of France, sentenced the "the Knights Templar" to death and ordered the torture and crucifixion of their leader.
Urban legend experts agree that Western culture has considered Friday the 13th particularly unlucky for hundreds of years. The sixth day of the week has often been considered unlucky, as has the number 13. The combination, which occurs one to three times a year, leads to the inevitable superstition.
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.
Hindus believed that it was unlucky for 13 people to gather in one place. This conviction was shared by the ancient Scandinavians.
Many biblical events of negative import supposedly occurred 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.
Like many legends and superstitions, the origin of Friday the 13th will always be subject to speculation.
Exploring the history behind the day that made Jason and hockey masks infamous.
It seems, the basis for this superstition stems from the events that took place on Friday, October 13, 1307. On that day, the Pope of the Roman Catholic church, in combination with the King of France, sentenced the "the Knights Templar" to death and ordered the torture and crucifixion of their leader.
Urban legend experts agree that Western culture has considered Friday the 13th particularly unlucky for hundreds of years. The sixth day of the week has often been considered unlucky, as has the number 13. The combination, which occurs one to three times a year, leads to the inevitable superstition.
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.
Hindus believed that it was unlucky for 13 people to gather in one place. This conviction was shared by the ancient Scandinavians.
Many biblical events of negative import supposedly occurred 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.
Like many legends and superstitions, the origin of Friday the 13th will always be subject to speculation.
In the end, we take all the theories with a grain of salt (thrown over our left shoulder, of course).
So Are You ?? Supersitious ?? WHAT ARE YOU SUPERSTIOUS ABOUT ??
As for myself I am only a little superstious, here are mine:
1. I won't walk under a ladder
2. I have the greatest urge to stop my truck, turn around and go around the block when a black cat crosses the street in front of me.
3. If I drop a mirror and it breaks, I want to cry thinking about the 7 years of bad luck I will have ( darn I need a break).
Now friday the 13th , that's another story . That's my lucky day !
I was born on August 13th and I turned "13" on friday the 13th.
Hmm- - Does that make me a witch or something???
*My Thanks to Yahoo , I stole parts of their article for this post.
6 Comments:
I like black cats just fine as long as they are not crossing the street in front of me while I'm driving. I saw your cats they're very pretty.
I definetly believe in ghosts. I'll have to tell you why sometime.
About the ship--what is it about whistling???
Oh I'm glad you explalined. I'm sorry I didn't see your cat. That was a mistake.
Callie, Sorry that wasn't me, I don't have an ex-hubby that I need advise for. I've never spoken of my hubby on the net. He past away a long time ago.
You better remember who that was Callie, I hope they're not still waiting for your help. Kidding !lol
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