Friday the 13th: Unraveling the Origins of a Superstitious Day

From Biblical tales to Norse mythology, the fear of Friday the 13th has deep cultural roots.

Friday the 13th is considered unlucky due to a combination of Biblical and Norse mythological beliefs.
The superstition ties back to Judas being the 13th guest at the Last Supper and Jesus being crucified on a Friday.
Norse mythology also contributes with the story of Loki, the 13th guest, causing chaos at a banquet of gods.
The fear of the number 13 is known as triskaidekaphobia, while the fear of Friday the 13th specifically is called paraskevidekatriaphobia.
Despite its ominous reputation, some cultures and individuals, like Taylor Swift, consider the number 13 and Fridays to be lucky.