Who knew? -- "In the United States, roughly eight percent of the population is afraid of Friday the 13th, a condition known as paraskevidekatriaphobia... Friday is named after Frigg, the Norse goddess of love and sex. This strong female figure, some historians claim, posed a threat to the male-dominated Christian church. To fight her influence, the church characterized her as a witch, vilifying the day named after her." -- I love learning (and questioning) something new...
Frigga Spinning the Clouds
painting by J.C. Dollman
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