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New Episode: Friday the 13th Murders

March 11, 2026 / 01:02

This episode covers the origins of Friday the 13th lore, including its connections to Christian beliefs, Norse mythology, and historical events. Key discussions include the significance of Judas as the 13th guest at the Last Supper, the role of Loki in Norse mythology, and the mass arrest of the Knights Templar on October 13, 1307.

The episode highlights how Judas's betrayal of Jesus contributes to the day's negative connotations. It also explains how Loki's arrival at Valhalla led to chaos and death, particularly through the murder of Balder.

Additionally, the historical context of King Philip IV's actions against the Knights Templar is presented, illustrating how these events solidified the perception of Friday the 13th as an unlucky day.

TLDR

Friday the 13th's bad reputation stems from Christian, Norse, and historical superstitions.

Episode

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Friday the 13th lore stems from a combination of Christian, Norse, and historic superstitions. [music]

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Viewing the day and number as uniquely unlucky. Key origins include the 13th guest

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>> [music] >> with Judas being the 13th guest at the Last Supper who betrayed [music]

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Jesus. Jesus was crucified on a Friday cementing the day as unlucky. In Norse mythology, Loki,

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the 13th god to arrive at the feast of Valhalla, >> [music] >> brought chaos and death by causing the

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murder of Balder the beloved. Further, on Friday, October 13th, [music] 1307, King Philip the IV of France ordered the

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mass arrest of the Knights Templar, reinforcing the date's negative reputation.

Episode Highlights

Origins of Friday the 13th
The lore of Friday the 13th combines Christian, Norse, and historic superstitions.
“Friday the 13th is uniquely unlucky.”
@ 00m 12s
March 11, 2026
Loki's Chaos
In Norse mythology, Loki's arrival at Valhalla brought chaos and death.
“Loki brought chaos and death.”
@ 00m 36s
March 11, 2026
Knights Templar Arrest
On October 13th, 1307, King Philip IV ordered the mass arrest of the Knights Templar.
“King Philip IV ordered the mass arrest of the Knights Templar.”
@ 00m 47s
March 11, 2026

Episode Quotes

Friday the 13th is uniquely unlucky.
New Episode: Friday the 13th Murders
Loki brought chaos and death.
New Episode: Friday the 13th Murders
King Philip IV ordered the mass arrest of the Knights Templar.
New Episode: Friday the 13th Murders

Key Moments

Unlucky Origins00:12
Norse Mythology00:36
Templar Arrest00:47