The Mystery of Number 13

Judas hanged himself after betrayal

There are 12 king Arthur’s knight, 12 major constellations, 12 apostles, 12 months but no one used 13. And if there will be, something strange will happen. But why?

We are told that 13 represents an omen and brings you nothing but bad luck  This includes the date “Friday the 13th”, 13th floor, “13 crew” and many more. Number 13 conveys a message to humanity and the message is a great mystery.

Knights Templar Medallion  

The Nights Templar

On Friday, October 13th, 1307, the "pre-dawn raid" arised. Knights Templar were arrested and condemned by the seneschals of Philippe IV, King of France.

Hangman’s knot

A well-known knot most often associated with its use in hanging a person. In tradition, it contains 13 turns. The more turns creates more friction that make it hard to pull. This will result to breaking the neck and inhuman death.

Norse legend

There are 12 gods sitting down to a banquet while the 13th god, Loki was uninvited. Loki killed one of the other gods, which led to events that eventually resulted in Ragnarok — the death of a bunch of gods, a slew of natural disasters, and the eradication of everything on earth save for two human survivors.

Death Tarot Card

Death Tarot card (XIII)

The death tarot card sits at number 13. The Death card depicts a skeleton riding a horse. Surrounding it are dead and dying people from all classes, including kings, bishops and commoners.

13th Member of the Last Supper

In Christianity, the Last Supper had thirteen attendants. That time, Jesus Christ revealed that one of the guests would betray him. And it was true; He is Judas Iscariot, the one who turned Jesus over to the Romans. This tragedy led to the crucifixion of Jesus.

Legend says that Judas sat at the thirteenth place at the Last Supper's table. As a result of this betrayal, the number 13 has maintained a bad reputation and has a superstitious characteristic in Christian culture.

Judas regrets his betrayal and tries to reverse his actions by returning the money, but it is too late. Judas then goes out and hangs himself (Matthew 27:3-10; Acts 1:15-19).

Conclusion

So how could we understand the connection of these five stories?

What is the relevance of Nights of Templar, Hangman’s knot, Norse Legend, Death Tarot card and Judas in the Last Supper?

Mystery goes deep and becomes more confusing than before.

Norse legend has 13 gods and looks like representing the 13 members of the last supper. Loki depicts someone who will cause chaoses.

Judas hanged himself with the “Hangman’s knot” that led to his tragic death. This time, we can get the card of “Death Tarot”.

Knights of Templar have something very confidential that no one must ever know. It came to a point that they sacrifice their lives just to protect this secret. So what is this all about?