Okay, so, today I wanna talk about something that’s been bugging me for a while – Friday the 13th and its connection to the Norse goddess Freya. I’ve always been interested in mythology, and this one’s a real head-scratcher.
First off, I started digging into the whole Friday the 13th superstition. Turns out, it’s considered unlucky in a bunch of Western cultures, and it’s got roots in all sorts of religious stuff. But what really caught my eye was the Norse mythology angle. There’s this story about a banquet in Valhalla with 12 gods, and then Loki, the ultimate party crasher, shows up as the 13th guest. Long story short, he causes a whole mess, and the god of joy, Balder, ends up dead. That’s supposedly why 13 became this unlucky number.
Then I started looking into Freya. She’s this powerful goddess of love, beauty, and fertility, which is pretty cool. Apparently, every Friday is her day, and she’s associated with love and all that good stuff. She even rides around in a chariot pulled by cats! I mean, how awesome is that?
So here’s where I got really into it:
- Delving Deeper: I spent hours reading about Norse mythology, trying to find more about this connection between Freya and Fridays. It’s kinda wild how little we actually know about pre-Christian Scandinavian beliefs, but it seems like Fridays were sacred and dedicated to goddesses of love.
- Connecting the Dots: I started piecing things together. Friday the 13th as a superstition might have been a way to overshadow these older, Pagan rites centered around Freya. It’s like someone wanted to make her day unlucky, which is a total bummer.
- Exploring Rituals: Then there are these stories about Freya gathering witches on Fridays for rituals. Now, I’m not saying I believe in all that, but it’s fascinating to think about how these beliefs evolved over time.
I even tried to make Fridays my own personal “Freya day.” You know, just to see what would happen. I started by wearing something that made me feel good, like my favorite necklace. Then, I made sure to do something I loved, like spending some time sketching in my notebook.
Honestly, I didn’t notice anything particularly magical or unlucky happening, but it was a nice way to focus on myself and do things that made me happy. It became a little self-care ritual. It was kind of a cool experience, made me feel a bit more connected to myself, and it was a fun way to explore the mythology.
