Friday the 13th is often associated with bad luck, superstitions, and even horror movies, but the origins of this ominous date trace back to a complex blend of history, folklore, and human psychology.
Oct 13, 2023 03:21 AMFriday the 13th is often associated with bad luck, superstitions, and even horror movies, but the origins of this ominous date trace back to a complex blend of history, folklore, and human psychology.
However, the number 13 was seen as irregular, incomplete, and even mystical, thus making it a source of fear. The Christian tradition added to the apprehension surrounding Friday the 13th. Judas Iscariot, the betrayer of Jesus, is traditionally believed to have been the 13th person present at the Last Supper, which occurred on a Friday. This linkage with treachery, the crucifixion of Jesus, and a day considered unlucky all played a part in reinforcing the superstition.
In the 19th and early 20th centuries, literature and media started to embrace the notion that Friday the 13th was an unfortunate day. "I believe that superstitions thrive because they offer us a sense of control over certain aspects of life and nature. Fear and uncertainty also play significant roles in our belief in superstitions, as they serve as attempts to avoid negative human experiences," shared Mae Teotico, a graduate student taking her master's in Clinical Psychology at De La Salle University Manila. She continued,"even when the superstition appears unrelated to the feared event.
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