There are many myths, traditions, beliefs and superstitions associated with the number 13, stand out as the largest and most famous in the world for its meaning and the legends that surround it. In this way, in an everyday situation associated with this number, it can be seen in some cultures as an omen tragedy or unfortunate events, creating widespread fear in people, which is known as Triskaidekaphobia.

Although it is unknown when and how this superstition started, it is said that the origin of the phobias associated with the number 13 back to the Last Supper; specifically by the number of guests who attended and the effect of the presence of the apostle Judas Iscariot, in the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ; which it is believed to have happened on a Friday April 13.

Additional Tuesday is considered as the day as a negative since this was dedicated to Mars; Roman god of war, violence and bloodshed. So its combination with the number 13 and the multiplication of situations with negative consequences, which led people to designate it as the day of bad luck in many parts of the world, especially Latin America, Spain and Greece.

That’s how phobias from Tuesday and Friday 13, became the longest tradition and contribution to the fear that people have for that number, which together with the legends that are known, have led to the point that many people have taken measures not to be influenced by it, excluding the number from homes, offices, apartments or rooms in hospitals; in the number of streets in some cities and even in some hotels, they don’t use the 13th floor to accommodate their customers, using it  to locate their services area.

However, despite the negative connotations, the number 13 also has a positive meaning, since according to the Kabbalah (a discipline that teaches the numerical value of the Hebrew alphabet) is above the influence of the 12 astrological or zodiac signs; it also symbolizes the purpose of creation which is the unity between God and man. Thus it is evident that the evil influences associated with the number 13, are due to culture and tradition of the people rather than a convincing demonstration that the number is responsible for bad luck.

In the world of superstitions this number will remain loved and feared, but even if we refuse to accept, will always be present in our lives. However, as with other superstitions, these only work when we believe in its power, because our negative energy feeds them. Therefore, the recommendation will be don’t be predispose and always keep a positive mindset, so we have to avoid get affected by this, and remember that all human beings have the ability to write their own destiny and create their own luck with the actions they do in the present.

ALFA

One thought on “NUMBER 13, SHOULD WE REALLY FEAR IT?

  1. Cindy says:

    Bad things will happen if we only believe in its power. But definitely there are so many urban legends attached to this number, so who knows.

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