Friday the 13th Superstitions & Phobias
"Another Friday the 13th is looming, and this means high anxiety to paraskevidekatriaphobics - people with blind, unreasoning fear of this day and date, as opposed to those who have a clear, reasonable fear of not being able to say that word. As Dr. Dossey tells patients, “Paraskevidekatriaphobia - when you learn to pronounce it, you're cured!”
Have you ever wondered...
- ...why Friday became the bad day of the week instead of, say, Monday?
- ...who started this fear of the number “13” anyway - some dysfunctional Roman family, an alcoholic Norseman, maybe a drug induced Druid?
- ...how in the world Adam and Eve ever get involved?
- ...which old-timey superstitious “cures” can help you deal with fear of Friday the 13th?
- ...if walking around your house 13 times really wards off evil spirits, or if it would be better to chew a piece of beef gristle while standing on your head?
HOLIDAY FOLKLORE, PHOBIAS AND FUN: Mythical Origins, Scientific Treatments and Superstitious “Cures” will share some of the ancient origins surrounding Friday the 13th, as well as some fascinating and humorous folklore superstitious “remedies” for Friday the 13th anxieties. It can also offer some modern techniques for helping victims of fear and superstition."
above writing found on DrDossey.com
