Is the Friday the 13th legend ancient… or carefully assembled over time? In this episode of Broadcasting Seeds, Bennett Tanton explores the origins of Friday the 13th, tracing its roots through Christian symbolism, Norse mythology, medieval superstition, financial panic, and modern horror culture. But this isn’t just about bad luck. It’s about how narratives shape behavior. We examine triskaidekaphobia, cultural patterning, liminal spaces, symbolic instability, and how repetition turns superstition into social influence. If you’ve ever wondered why Friday the 13th still affects people in a modern world, this episode breaks it down from a psychological, cultural, and spiritual perspective. This is part of our recurring segment, Forbidden Files Friday. Listen now before the next one rolls around.
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