Why is Friday the 13th regarded as an unlucky day?
Friday the 13th is here, but what does it all mean?
Today is Friday the 13th - and a lot of people are anticipating lousy luck.
But where did this day originate from?
According to Independent Online, the Friday the 13th myth originates from Jesus' last supper, which was attended by 13 people – Jesus Christ and his 12 disciples – on Maundy Thursday - the night before his crucifixion by Roman soldiers on Good Friday. The number 13 is therefore associated with Judas Iscariot, the person who later that day betrayed Jesus, according to the Bible.
Also, 13 is regarded as an imperfect number since there are 12 months in a year.
Another myth surrounding this day involves France's King Philip IV. According to historical accounts, Friday, 13 October 1307, was the day French knights were arrested and brutally tortured until they confessed to false charges, which included heresy.
For South Africans, this Friday the 13th is filled with more than just myths and scary stories. Load shedding is firmly back in our lives, while the coronavirus pandemic has many on edge.
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