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Origins and cultural superstitions of Tuesday the 13th
The superstition surrounding Tuesday the 13th stems from the combination of two elements traditionally associated with negativity: the day of the week and the number 13. In many Spanish and Latin American cultures, the phrase “En martes, ni te cases ni te embarques” reflects a widespread caution against starting major life events, such as weddings or journeys, on this day.
The day is historically linked to Mars, the Roman god of war, which associates the date with conflict and destruction. The number 13 is often viewed as a disruption of the symbolic completeness represented by the number 12, such as the months of the year or the apostles of Jesus. Specifically, the number 13 is linked to the Last Supper, where Judas Iscariot is often identified as the thirteenth guest.
While cultural perceptions vary—with Anglo-Saxon countries focusing on Friday the 13th—the fear of the number 13 is known as triskaidekaphobia, and the specific fear of Tuesday the 13th is termed trezidavomartiofobia. Despite these deep-seated traditions, there is no scientific evidence to support the existence of bad luck associated with the date.
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Jesus · Judas Iscariot · Mars
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Tuesday is historically associated with Mars, the Roman god of war. eltabloide.com.co · eldia.com.do
- [● 2 SOURCES] The number 13 is linked to the Last Supper and Judas Iscariot being the thirteenth guest. eltabloide.com.co · caraotadigital.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Triskaidekaphobia is the fear of the number 13. caraotadigital.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Trezidavomartiofobia is the specific fear of Tuesday the 13th. caraotadigital.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] There is no scientific evidence that Tuesday the 13th causes bad luck. eltabloide.com.co · eldia.com.do
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Anglo-Saxon countries typically associate bad luck with Friday the 13th. eltabloide.com.co