Friday the 13th Don’t be afraid …

Friday the 13th

Friday the 13th The fear of Friday the 13th is called FRIGGATRISKAIDEKAPHOBIA “FRIGG” = Norse goddess for whom Friday is named “TRISKADEKAI” = Latin for 13 “PHOBIA” = fear http://www.timeanddate.com/date/friday-13.html

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ORIGINS OF THE SUPERSTITION Friday the 13th ORIGINS OF THE SUPERSTITION According to the Christian Bible: Events that occurred on a Friday The great flood Eve tempting Adam with the apple Jesus Christ died on a Friday Bad luck associated with the number 13 Judas, who betrayed Christ, was considered “the 13th guest” at the Last Supper http://www.timeanddate.com/date/friday-13.html

ORIGINS OF THE SUPERSTITION Friday the 13th ORIGINS OF THE SUPERSTITION According to Norse mythology: Bad luck associated with the number 13 12 gods were at a banquet and Loke, the uninvited demigod of mischief, showed up, bringing the total number to 13 Loke was responsible for the chaos that led to the death of Balder, one of the good gods http://www.timeanddate.com/date/friday-13.html

Friday the 13th TRIVIA Many buildings and skyscrapers do not have a 13th floor Ship captains sometimes would not go to sea with a crew of 12 men because when the captain was included that meant there were 13 people on the ship The ancient Babylonian Code of Hammarabi, written in 1700 B. C., omitted the number 13 in its list of laws. http://www.holidayinsights.com/other/fridaythe13th.htm

Friday the 13th TRIVIA In many Spanish-speaking countries, Tuesday the 13th is considered unlucky In Portuguese-speaking Brazil, Friday the 13th in August is considered especially unlucky because “agosto” (August) rhymes with “desgosto” (sorrow). http://www.holidayinsights.com/other/fridaythe13th.htm

Friday the 13th TRIVIA The motion picture “Friday the 13th” has made the hockey goalie’s mask worn by the character Jason a symbol for the day The name of the movie was changed to “Tuesday the 13th” in Spanish-speaking countries http://www.timeanddate.com/date/friday-13.html

Friday the 13th What books does our library have that include stories of good luck, bad luck, and the number 13?

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