Friday the 13th: Haunting myths and surprising facts about the superstitious date

The mysterious and superstitious date of Friday the 13th is here and the curiosities attached to this date continue to spread fear among the folks.

The horrors of this date persist throughout the centuries in the USA. The history of this date says that the 13th day falling on Friday can bring bad luck and the famous superstitions attached with it includes a black cat crossing path, broken mirrors, eye twitching, and more.

Let's take a look at the history of this infamous date and how it has been popularized throughout the years.

History of Friday the 13th:

Friday the 13th and the unlucky superstitions can be traced back to centuries-old traditions. In ancient Christian religion, both Friday and the number 13 have a bad reputation with some unfortunate connections to the Biblical story of Jesus' crucifixion on a Friday.

According to a CNN report, in Norse mythology, the number of gods present at a dinner in Valhalla increased to 13 when the god of mischief Loki barged in. Loki tripped bling god Hodr into killing his brother Balder.

Friday the 13th and Hollywood films:

While Friday the 13th holds an infamous reputation for bad luck and superstitions, in the twentieth century it became a cultural phenomenon to horror films for Hollywood.

Back in the 1980s, Friday the 13th, a small-budget horror film, directed by Sean S. Cunningham was released and it immediately became a cult classic.

Jason Voorhees, the renowned hockey mask-wearing murderer, also rose to popularity and the film series Friday the 13th also grabbed audiences’ attention.

Friday the 13th and Halloween:

Friday the 13th fueled interest in horror and spooky mysteries. Today, a lot of people in the US mark this day to enjoy the excitement of the unknown and face fears. With each passing occurrence of this dreaded day, a cycle of fear and excitement is regenerated, keeping its reputation alive and strong.