I WONDER - Where Does Unlucky Friday 13th Come From?

The transcript discusses Greek superstitions, focusing on their dislike for Tuesdays and the number 13. Tuesdays were considered unlucky due to historical events and associations with the God of War, Aries. The number 13 was seen as unlucky because it followed the 'perfect' number 12, which was significant in Greek culture. Consequently, Tuesday the 13th was deemed the most unlucky day, leading Greeks to avoid important activities on this day.

Why did the Greeks have a particular dislike for Tuesdays?

• Because it was the day they celebrated their gods.

• Because it was associated with the God of War, Aries.

• Because it was the day they believed brought good luck.

• Because it was the day they rested.

What historical events contributed to the Greek superstition about Tuesdays?

• The fall of Constantinople and Greece to invaders.

• The birth of a famous Greek philosopher.

• The discovery of a new planet.

• The invention of democracy.

Why did the Greeks consider the number 13 to be unlucky?

• Because it followed the number 12, which they thought was perfect.

• Because it was the number of hours in a day.

• Because it was the number of gods in Olympus.

• Because it was the number of months in a year.

What made the number 12 perfect in Greek beliefs?

• It represented the number of gods in Olympus, hours in a day, and months in a year.

• It was the number of days in a week.

• It was the number of continents they knew.

• It was the number of stars in the sky.

What activities did Greeks avoid on Tuesday the 13th?

• Getting married or planting new crops.

• Traveling or writing letters.

• Cooking or cleaning.

• Reading or studying.