in Norse mythology. Friday is named for Frigga, the free-spirited goddess of love and 
fertility. When Norse and Germanic tribes converted to Christianity, Frigga was banished in shame to a mountaintop and labeled a witch.It was believed that every Friday, the spiteful goddess convened a meeting with 11 other witches and the devil—a gathering of 13—and plotted ill turns of fate for the coming week. For centuries in Scandinavia, Friday was known as Witches’ Sabbath.
Man, I tell you this: If someone named me Frigga, I'd be out for revenge, too.Apparently, in modern times, folks still have a stick up their ass about Friday the 13th. It's estimated that between $800 million and $900 million in business is lost because people are afraid to leave the house, drive or use their fucking brains.
Here's something to really fear: On Friday, April 13, 2029, the asteroid 2004 MN4 is supposed to make a close encounter with Earth. We're doomed, for sure. *
When I was a kid I used to think Friday the 13th was a unlucky day especially when bad things happened on that day. Now that I am older, I realize it's just another day. Interesting history on the day. I like hearing about stuff like that.
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