Happy Friday the 13th!
Happy Friday the 13th! Curious about the number 13 and Friday the 13th? Then here’s some links and articles that explains the possible origins and some of the symbology of this number and day.
Friday the 13th of October 1307 was certainly a bad day for the Templars. Philip IV of France had accused them of heresy and worse offences and had them arrested, and forced them to confess under torture. It was a major power grab and one that finished off that particular military order.
But Friday the 13th and the fear of 13 also has other roots…
National Geographic News has this interesting article: Friday the 13th Phobia Rooted in Ancient History
Also of interest:
- Wikipedia: Friday the 13th
- Wikipedia: Triskaidekaphobia - The fear of the number 13.
