Egyptian days
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During the Middle Ages in Europe, Egyptian days (Latin: dies Ægyptiaci) were certain days of the year held to be unlucky. The Egyptian days were:
- January 1, 25
- February 4, 26
- March 1, 28
- April 10, 20
- May 3, 25
- June 10, 16
- July 13, 22
- August 1, 30
- September 3, 21
- October 3, 22
- November 5, 28
- December 7, 22
These were days considered unlucky to begin any enterprise. Physicians were especially discouraged from performing bloodletting on the Egyptian days.[1][2]
See also
- Tycho Brahe days – Days judged to be especially unlucky
- Intercalary month (Egypt) – Calendar day outside any regular month in ancient Egyptian, Coptic, and Ethiopian calendars
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