1. Friday the 13th
Don’t be afraid …

2. Friday the 13th

3. 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

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5. 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

6. 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

7. 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.

8. 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).

9. 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

10. 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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