triskaidekaphilia

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​Happy Fandescript Friday! To add along, Happy Friday the 13th! This is one of my favorite days as I like the number 13. The many superstitions and myths that are tied to the number as well as other things associated with it, make for a great addition as to why I enjoy this day. As a writer, I am fascinated by subjects that are tied to mystery, the strange, and the odd things in life. To have a love or a liking for the number 13 is known as "triskaidekaphilia." If you look carefully, you can see this in the stories i write, particularly in The Highway Gray. What elements of this have you found in my book? Be sure to leave them in the blog comments.

As this number has been affiliated with bad luck and omens, there are some rather interesting things that can be learned about this number and its role in history throughout the ages.

There is a biblical reference to number 13: "The Last Supper"
The number 13 also reminds us of the 13 diners at The Last Supper. Judas, who betrayed Jesus Christ, was the 13th guest to arrive as it was his betrayal that Jesus was arrested and crucified.

Ethiopia follows a 13-month calendar.
Most countries use the Western Georgian calendar, which has 12 months, but interestingly, Ethiopia follows a calendar with 13 months. The year has 12 months with 30 days, and the 13th month usually has five days five. However, one more day is added in a leap year, making it six days and six months.

In the British TV series “Doctor Who,” Jodie Whittaker portrays the Thirteenth Doctor.
​In the British TV series “Doctor Who,” Jodie Whittaker portrays the Thirteenth Doctor.Jodie Whittaker made history as the first woman to play the Doctor in the iconic British sci-fi series “Doctor Who.” She was introduced as the Thirteenth Doctor in 2017, bringing a fresh perspective to the long-running character. Her portrayal has been praised for its energy, warmth, and humor, attracting both new fans and long-time followers of the show. The number 13, often associated with change and transformation, marked a significant shift in the series’ history.
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​The 13th floor of the buildings is given another name. 
The Atlantic studied buildings with 13 or more floors. Out of 629 buildings, only 55 were labeled on the 13th floor as the 13th. Only 9 percent of buildings are named on the 13th floor. The remaining 91 percent renamed the floor.

​The 13th full moon is called the blue moon. 
It can be seen roughly every two and a half years, but did you know some interesting, fun facts about the number 13? A lunar eclipse occurs when the reflected light from the moon is blocked by something before reaching the earth’s surface.The color of white changes to blue. Once in a blue moon refers to the rarest events.
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To accompany this blog, I have included some other research on Friday the 13th for your review. Enjoy what you learn and enjoy the weekend!
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friday_the_13th

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