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Why Is Friday the 13 th Unlucky?
One of the most well-known superstitions is that Friday 13 th is unlucky. But where does the idea come from? The number 13 has been thought of as unlucky for a long time. Some people think that might come from the Bible. During the Last Supper, Jesus sat down with his disciples. The 13 th guest at his table was Judas who would later go on to betray him. Similarly, in Norse mythology, Loki was an uninvited 13 th guest at a dinner and it led to the death of another god. But why is Friday 13 th unlucky? Why not Thursday 13 th or Sunday 13 th ? One story is that in 1307 some Knights Templar were arrested, and later executed, by King Philip IV of France. They were captured on Friday 13 th October. Maybe this is where it began? A different theory is that the superstition was created by a book written in 1907. Titled ‘Friday, the Thirteenth’, the book made use of, and maybe created, the idea that Friday 13 th was an unlucky day. But what do you think? Are you finding today unlucky? Why Is Friday the 13 th Unlucky? Photo: Some people think black cats bring bad luck. Daily News Fun World News 13 th December 2024 Comprehension Questions Today’s Big Question
Word Definition superstitions Irrational beliefs that things can magically give you good or bad luck. Norse mythology The old pagan religion of Scandinavian people. Loki The Norse god of mischief and destruction. Knights Templar A powerful and wealthy group of Christian knights. Glossary Did You Know…? Because some people worry about the idea of sitting in Row 13 on an aeroplane some airlines choose not to have one. On their planes, the seats skip from Row 12 to Row 14. In different countries, different days are thought of as unlucky. In Greece and Spain, it is Tuesday 13 th that’s unlucky while in Italy, it’s Friday 17 th that people are wary of. For the same reason, some tall buildings do not have a 13 th floor! The floor exists of course but it’s labelled as floor 14 instead.
3. Which Norse God was the uninvited 13 th guest at a dinner? 1. Look at this sentence: In Greece and Spain, it is Tuesday 13th that’s unlucky while in Italy, it’s Friday 17th that people are wary of. Which of the following definitions is closest in meaning to the word ‘wary’ as it is used in that sentence? 2. What are the two things mentioned in the presentation that, because people are superstitious, are sometimes missing the number 13. Loki aeroplane seat rows and floor numbers in tall buildings Click to reveal each answer Observing something carefully. Act with caution because you think that there might be a danger involved. Certain that there are no problems. Strong and stiff like wire.
Do you believe in any superstitions? Why? Why not? Talk to the person next to you and tell them what you think. Then, listen to what they have to say. Some people are superstitious about spilling salt. Others think a broken mirror will give them seven years of bad luck. What do you think? Try to think of a reason to explain your point of view.
