{"id":24921,"date":"2023-11-07T09:27:45","date_gmt":"2023-11-07T12:27:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sharkfreeapp.com\/?p=24921"},"modified":"2023-11-07T09:27:45","modified_gmt":"2023-11-07T12:27:45","slug":"sexta-feira-13-a-origem-da-lenda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sharkfreeapp.com\/en\/sexta-feira-13-a-origem-da-lenda\/","title":{"rendered":"Friday the 13th: The Story Behind the Superstitions"},"content":{"rendered":"

Although the featured image in this article illustrates a satirical reinterpretation of the famous villain Jason Voorhees, the main character in the \u201cFriday the 13th\u201d film series, it has no relation to the true origin of this urban legend. In fact, the story behind it is much older than you might think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, it is impossible to deny its importance in the modern imagination: for many years, the franchise was the most successful at the box office when it came to horror and suspense films. Thanks to the killer in the hockey mask, it is still alive and well \u2013 especially among the younger and more esoteric audiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Story Behind \u201cFriday the 13th\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To understand how it all works, it is important to point out that there are several different points of view that explain (or reinforce) the belief that the date in question would be a kind of \u201cbad omen\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is no exact, documented origin of \u201cFriday the 13th\u201d, but some theories about it have guided the popular imagination for millennia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Literature and cinema<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The \u201cFriday the 13th\u201d saga, immortalized in the world of cinema, was inspired by the book of the same name created by Thomas Lawson in 1907. The killer always looked for his victims on that date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It turns out that this date was already associated long before Lawson's work was published. The legend may have its origins in Antiquity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roman mythology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

According to Roman theology, the number 12 was associated with divine perfection. On the other hand, the number 13 symbolized the rupture of this perfection. Those condemned to death were preferably executed on this date. Because of this, it was associated with destruction and suffering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, the 13th was frowned upon by the Romans, as it was not a period favorable to good things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Norse mythology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Odin, considered the All-Father within the Norse pantheon, had hosted a banquet with 12 other deities. It so happened that Loki, the god of discord and trickery, attended the occasion without being invited; Balder, one of those present, was murdered during the picket organized by Loki.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to this unfortunate event, a day that should have been a symbol of celebration became synonymous with intrigue, confusion and death. The Norse were quite religious and certainly felt apprehensive on the eve of this date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bible<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Christian universe also sows discord on Friday the 13th: At Jesus' last supper, there were 13 people \u2013 among them, Judas Iscariot, who supposedly handed the Messiah over to the Roman military.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, the number 12 is also associated with perfection in Christianity \u2013 as well as in the Roman polytheistic pantheon. And the last book of the Bible (Revelation) comments on the end of the world in the book\u2026 13.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The beast, also known as the Antichrist, would bring about the destruction of the Earth. Finally, there is a theory defended by some religious people that Cain would have killed Abel on a Friday the 13th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

France (medieval era)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

King Philip IV was targeted by the Church, which threatened his lust for power. He tried to join the Knights Templar, but without success. All this happened on October 13, 1307 \u2013 or on a Friday the 13th, if you prefer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to this event, known for the persecution of the king, the French became wary of the date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Some superstitions related to Friday the 13th<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It's quite curious to know that this urban legend wasn't born because of Hollywood movies, right? Even today, many people believe in certain superstitions, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n