Why is the number 13 is considered unhappy?

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Most consider the number 13 unhappy, is it really so?

Why is the number 13 is considered unhappy?

It is believed that the number 13 is a symbol of something new, the beginning of the life path. And in order for a new one to come, the past should end, go into oblivion. And all changes cause fear, ignorance, can be associated with failure or even death.
Maybe because of this, the interpretation of the number is so overshadowed. Let's try to debunk this myth. Let's get back to the origins and see how it all started.
No scientists of the world call a certain period of time or dates of the origin of superstition regarding the number 13. L. Henderson Scottish historian, who for a long time was looking for the original sources, discovered one of the first references "Evil rock on Friday of the 13th" In the journal "Notes and Queries", 1913.
In full everyday life, as an unlucky number, 13 came in after the release of a popular horror film "Friday the 13th". After that, this topic was supported, the viewer holds this in tension and interest. On the same topic they began to shoot, write a large number of films, books. There are also many references to this number and versions of origin.

Friday 13 is often considered a very terrible number

Here are some of them:

Holy Bible. During the secret party, the thirteenth guest was Judas, who betrayed Christ, some believe that Jesus was crucified on the thirteenth;
Adam succumbs to the temptation of Eve and they eat the forbidden fruit on Friday of the 13th;
On Friday the 13th, Cain kills the brother of Abel;
Satan and 12 witches arrange a shabash, this version straight from the Middle Ages;
In ancient Rome, it was believed that the sorcerers gather 12 people each, and 13 there was a devil;
In the Scandinavian myths there is a story about how 13 uninvited guest come to 12 gods. The guest Loki was called, after his appearance, discord began. He tunes the god of darkness against God of joy, after which the god of joy dies from the arrow, and the world was filled with darkness;
In America, the number 13 was nicknamed "Dyuzhina Bourney." This name was due to the fact that in the Middle Ages there were tough punishments for deception of buyers. For this reason, bakers always laid an excess bun for a dozen, none of them wanted to be left without a hand. That was the punishment in those difficult times.

Let's look at a couple of interesting facts about the number 13:

Some surgeons do not prescribe planned operations on Fridays, and there can be no talk of Friday 13. It is believed that on such days the probability of complications is always higher. Evidence medicine does not confirm the validity of this decision, but does not refute it;
In many countries there are no 13 floors or houses, in airplanes and buses this figure can also skip.
Goethe on such a day preferred to relax at home, did not go outside and did not work;
Napoleon did not plan an attack on the 13th;
One of the writers in 1913 very sophisticatedly indicated the date in letters-1912+1;
Composer Schenberg Born on Friday of the 13th, and died 13 minutes before the end of July 13, 1951, while he was waiting with fear of the end of the day;
The police believe that on such days there are more thefts and crimes;
Apollo 13-a mission to the moon, which could lead to the death of the astronauts, due to the explosion of the tank with oxygen. The launch of the rocket was made at 13:13;
On a hung loop 13 revolutions and the same number of steps to the gallows;
If the French are waiting for 13 guests to dinner, then it is customary to cover it on 14 people, and put mannequins in this place;
Number 13 denotes death in Tarot cards;
In numerology, it is believed that the whole misfortune due to the ideal number 12. After all, the same number of the signs of the zodiac, the disciples of Christ, the exploits of Hercules, the gods on Olympus, the months of the year, and the number 13 coming after him violates this idyll, perfection;
Franklin Roosevelt did not go on a long journey of precisely this number;
Up to three Fridays per year falls on the 13th;
Once the United States totaled 13 states, for this reason in the symbolism of the country there were many signs with this number. On the flag 13 stripes, an eagle is depicted on the coat of arms, and 13 stars and the same amount of arrows in his paw above his head. In another paw was an olive branch with 13 olives. The same symbolism is depicted on the back of the dollar bill;
In Formula 1 there is no car at number 13;
The diameter of the circus arena is 13 m, this is what allows horses to move at one angle;
Execution of the Knights of the Templars on the direction Phillipa ιV beautiful It occurred on October 13, 1307, after which the number began to be called unfortunate;
Saxon king and his predecessor October 13 1066 The years could not share the throne, after which the battle took place. England was under the control of William;
But despite this, 13 is the most popular figure in tattoos.

Is the number 13 everywhere is considered unhappy?

Now I would like to talk about the positive perception of this figure, especially for those who are fear, having heard the phrase “Friday of the 13th” or simply “Number 13”. The above number is a symbol of cyclicity, after death, life always occurs.

This number is not afraid in Indonesia, India, Korea, China, Japan, Italy.
A special love for the number 13 is experienced chinese and Italians. The Chinese believe that it brings good luck and means "must succeed."
The ancient Aztecs and Maya also revered this number of thinking that it could connect them with heaven. The Maya calendar contained 13 months, and the calendar, the end of which was in 2012, foreshadowed the transition to a new era and the transformation of the world.
13 Divine qualities in Moiseeva’s book.
It was positively perceived in medieval Christianity, 10 commandments and 3 (Trinity).
The Greeks considered the 13th in the company the most strong and powerful, this example Zeus.
There were 13 Buddhas in the Indian pantheon, the same number of discs on Indian and Chinese pagodas. There is also a proverb in Russian sounds, so "on Friday fell in love - he soon got married." Kabbalah considers this number especially favorable.
Louis 13, the French king experienced special love to this number. I was sure that it brings him good luck, I took Anna Austrian, who was only 13 years old then.
In New York, 13 men open a club under the symbolic name "thirteen." This happened in the 19th century, in order to refute and laugh at this superstition. The opening took place on January 13, 1882, the participants decided to meet every month on the 13th. The cost of membership was $ 13, and a monthly contribution - 13 cents. At their meetings, they discriminated and debunk many other signs and superstitions. It was more popular, which entailed the opening of such an institution in London.

The most unusual stories with the number 13

During the golf, a downpour began with a thunderstorm, the fans hid under the trees. Lightning settled in one of the trees, one person died on the spot, four more received burns. All this happened on the 13th in the city of Chaska, at 13 o’clock.
The Royal Fleet of Great Britain sets off on a ship on the ship on the 13th. The surname of Captain Freidi, and after the disappearance of the ship, people and the ship called "Friday."
During the Biathlon competition in which Soviet biathlonists participated, at number 13, do not fall into the target about 13 times. For this they had to run 13 penalties and also took 13th place.
In 1930, on Lake Windermmir, the man wanted to break the speed record, on Friday of the 13th. He managed to achieve maximum speed, but at the end, his boat is turning over. Sir Henry died on the spot.
A ship called Thomas Lawson enters the ocean on November 19, 1907. The ship received a hole, due to improper management, only the captain survives. This was the last flight that ended on Friday December 13th.
On October 13 in 1972, the plane crashed in the Chilean Andes, several people survived, but after a while they also died.
Bob Renzi is an American who is sure that the 13th number is not the most favorable for him. 4 times, misfortunes occurred in the 13th. Once he broke the rib, another time he fell into the river, after some time a motorcycle knocks it down on the 13th. And there was also a case when he entered the closed glass door with all the ensuing consequences.

On the 13th in the lives of many people, unpleasant and terrible situations occurred

People born on the 13th: how does the number affect their lives?

There is an assumption that this number denotes love (disinterested, sincere and strong).
Accordingly, such people are very friendly, loving in friendship do not seek benefits. Also, positive character traits include a good sense of humor, they deeply feel the outside world and people, have initiative, confidence, the ability to find a way out of difficult situations.
The negative features include the fact that they do not always control their behavior, are often impulsive in their decisions and statements, often live in their “pink” world, but are ready for a lot.

In fact, we determine our attitude to any numbers, events and superstitions. You should not overshadow your life only by the number 13. A person attracts what he thinks, if you wait for the 13th, you can involuntarily attract unpleasant events. Try to distract yourself on this day with something pleasant that brings you joy? Drink hot tea, chocolate, spend time with your family or your favorite animal. You can order pizza, invite friends and have fun to watch comedies. You should not think about bad and sad on this day, think positively and surround yourself with good, comfort and love.

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