On the other hand, Freyja, the goddess of love, fertility and war with whom Frigg was often conflated, was endowed with the power to perform magic, predict the future, and determine who would die in battles, and was said to ride a chariot pulled by two black cats. These goddesses were worshiped widely across Europe and, because of these associations, Friday was considered a lucky day for marriage by Norse and Teutonic people. The Venus of Laussel clutches a crescent-shaped horn bearing 13 notches -- a potential reference to lunar and menstrual cycles.
The number 13, meanwhile, has long been regarded as a portentous number by pre-Christian and goddess-worshipping cultures for its link to the number of lunar and menstrual cycles that occur in a calendar year. Fertility was prized in pagan times, and artwork would often draw connections to menstruation, fertility and the phases of the moon. Take the Venus of Laussel, an approximately 25,year-old limestone carving depicting a voluptuous female figure cradling her pregnant stomach with one hand, and holding a crescent-shaped horn bearing 13 notches in the other.
Many scholars believe the figurine may have represented a goddess of fertility in a ritual or ceremony, while the 13 lines are typically read as a reference to the lunar or menstrual cycle, both of which symbolize feminine power. Rewriting a reputation. As Christianity gained momentum in the Middle Ages, however, paganism stood at odds with the new patriarchal faith.
Not only did its leaders take objection to the worship of multiple gods and goddesses, but the celebration of Friday, the number 13, and the goddesses who invoked love, sex, fertility, magic and pleasure were deemed unholy.
So revered were these deities, though, that making people relinquish them proved a real challenge. But Christian authorities persisted with their campaign, branding both the deities and the women who worshiped them witches.
Early in her career, Taylor Swift would often perform with the number 13 -- which the singer considers lucky -- written on her hand. These days, of course, Friday the 13th still haunts the Western imagination. But with conversations around the role misogyny has played in silencing powerful women throughout history now in the mainstream, perhaps the narrative of this unlucky date and the female deities associated with it might soon be rewritten.
The tide may have already started to turn: Take Taylor Swift, who considers 13 her lucky number and, early in her career, often performed with the number written on her hand. I turned 13 on Friday the 13th. My first album went gold in 13 weeks.
My first No. Say it with us: para-skev-EE-dek-a-tri-a-pho-bia. Here is a closer look at some of the most surprising, strange, and silly Friday the 13th superstitions. The number 13 is considered unlucky. In fact, some high rise buildings are developed without a 13th floor and may planes are missing a 13th row. Visit Website. You may want to schedule your haircut for a different day. The superstitious say getting your haircut on Friday the 13th will result in the death of a family member. Avoid combing your hair on Friday the 13th.
If a bird uses your fallen locks to build a nest, you might go bald. Rumor has it, if you walk under a ladder it will lead to your own hanging. The myth dates back to the medieval age. If you have already done it, try crossing your fingers until you see a dog. Avoid passing any funeral processions. In case you were curious, this word comes from combining Frigga — the Norse goddess named for Friday, with triskaidekaphobia — fear of the number thirteen.
Italy In Italy, Friday the 17th is considered a day of bad luck, 13 in Italy is typically considered a lucky number. Spain Tuesday the 13th or martes trece is the day of bad luck in Spain and other Spanish speaking countries. Mexico Pearls are often worn by brides in American weddings.
But a Mexican bride would not dare wear pearls on her wedding day, doing so would surely be the cause of bad luck and tears throughout the marriage. It is very bad luck. You will lose money and be broke! Hungary In Hungary flowers are given in odd numbers to those still breathing — even numbered bouquets are reserved for corpses.
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