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Friday 13th: Unlucky Date Origins
Friday 13th superstition traces back to Norse myths and the Last Supper, with modern films amplifying fears.
In brief
Friday 13th superstition traces back to Norse myths and the Last Supper, with modern films amplifying fears. Friday 13th is considered unlucky due to Norse mythology and the Last Supper, with films like Friday the 13th intensifying fears. Originally reported by LADbible.
Friday 13th Superstition
Friday 13th is considered unlucky by many, with paraskevidekatriaphobia affecting one in five UK adults.
Norse Mythology Theory
Norse mythology suggests Loki as the 13th guest at a Valhalla dinner party, causing Balder's death.
Christianity Theory
Christianity links Friday 13th to Judas Iscariot being the 13th guest at the Last Supper.
Friday the 13th Film
The 1980 slasher film Friday the 13th spawned ten sequels and a 2009 reboot.
Historic Friday 13th Events
Friday 13th has seen avalanches, cruise ship disasters, and rapper Tupac Shakur's death.
Scientist's Prediction
Professor Heinz von Foerster predicted humans would die out on Friday 13th November 2026.
What it means
Friday 13th is considered unlucky due to Norse mythology and the Last Supper, with films like Friday the 13th intensifying fears.
