Why is the number "13" taboo in the west?

Westerners' taboo against 13 stems from two legends:

1. It is said that Jesus had dinner with his disciples before he was killed. The person present at the dinner was Judas, a disciple of Jesus. It was this Judas who betrayed Jesus to the Jewish authorities for 30 silver dollars and made Jesus suffer.

The Last Supper was attended by 13 people, and the date of the dinner coincided with 13. "13" brought suffering and misfortune to Jesus. From then on, "13" was regarded as a symbol of misfortune. "13" is synonymous with betrayal and betrayal.

2. Westerners' taboo "13" originated from ancient myths. In Norse mythology, there were 12 gods at the banquet in Ha Fula. During the dinner, an unexpected guest, Loki, the God of Trouble and Noisy, suddenly broke in. The intrusion of the 13 visitor led to the death of Bode, who was loved by the gods.

Extended information in the west: the numbers 13 and Friday represent bad luck.

Legend has it that Judaism (Judaism) takes Friday sunset to Saturday sunset as a rest day, which is called the Sabbath. Britain used to execute criminals on Fridays, so Fridays were sometimes called "Hanging Day".

Because of the above legend, westerners are very taboo to see "13" and "Friday" at the same time. If "13" coincides with "Friday", it is considered more unlucky and called "Black Friday".

Many people call the "worst day" Black Friday, whether it is 13 or Friday.

Analysts believe that the problem is not what magic these two days have, but that people who are afraid of these two numbers are at work. I think "13" plus "Friday" is the most sinister day.

Not only ordinary people but also celebrities are afraid of "13" and "Friday". Whenever this happens, Goethe always sleeps; Napoleon never used force, Bismarck never signed any treaty, even if he didn't touch anyone's fundamental interests.

In fact, not all "13" are ominous. Some Europeans like 13 very much. There are many 13 mysterious divinations in Europe, such as 13 full eyes and 13 heavenly doors. Some people think that 13 is not only unlucky, but also brings good luck to people. Lindbergh, the first pilot to fly across the Atlantic, failed in the first flight 12, but succeeded in the first flight 13. ...

For a long time, people have done a lot of work to overcome superstition and advocate science. For example, a British shipyard plans to build a big ship. The manufacturer specially chose 13 to start construction. It was Friday, and the name of the ship was also called "Friday". The day when the ship was first launched was Friday.

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