“Balder died, and the whole Earth got dark.
The whole Earth mourned.
It was a bad, unlucky day,” says Dossey.
By the time Christian faith was beginning to take root, the myth was well known to many.
However, fear of the date is also known to have connections to Christianity.
So how does the date connect to the infamous tale?
According to the gospel, Jesus Christ and his disciples attended the Last Supper on Holy Thursday.
Of course, the actions of Judas served to further the ominous sense around the number 13.
Similarly, in addition to being the day that Christ was crucified, Friday was already considered unlucky.
Clearly, religion has impacted how people view both the day and the number.
The article adds that the group’s fast-growing wealth ultimately led to its demise.
The meetings also had plenty ofdecorationsand food items displayed and served in groups of 13.
Dossey additionally estimates that approximately 17 to 21 million people in the U.S. have Friday the 13th-related phobias.
But is anyone actually benefiting from following these superstitions?
Those that have experienced severe misfortune on the day would probably think so.
For example, theMirrornoted that North Wales' Bob Renphrey stayed in his bed every Friday the 13th.
However, as noted earlier, the idea in Brown’s book was debunked byNational Geographic.
However, the date can affect some more than others.
Those more heavily affected might also end up changing their planned schedule over their worries of the date.
However, there are other days they find problematic.
“No one in their right mind will pick such a date to get married,” she explains.
Another wildly contrasting way Western culture differs in its associations with bad luck?
In addition, Spriggs also tells the outlet that the number 13 actually has a special meaning.
Additionally, this powerful idol was said to be a protector who could control fate.
