# Friday 13th: Unlucky Date Origins

> Friday 13th superstition traces back to Norse myths and the Last Supper, with modern films amplifying fears.
- Title: Friday 13th: Unlucky Date Origins · LADbible | Shortify
- Summary: Friday 13th superstition traces back to Norse myths and the Last Supper, with modern films amplifying fears.
- Keywords: friday 13th, norse mythology, last supper, paraskevidekatriaphobia, friggatriskaidekaphobia, slasher film, jason voorhees, LADbible
- Source: LADbible — https://ladbible.com/lifestyle/why-friday-13th-considered-unlucky-bizarre-origins-behind-superstition-233459-20261113
- Published: 2026-11-13T01:57:25.152+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: friday 13th, norse mythology, last supper, paraskevidekatriaphobia, friggatriskaidekaphobia, slasher film, jason voorhees, entertainment, culture, news
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Friday 13th is considered unlucky due to Norse mythology and the Last Supper, with films like Friday the 13th intensifying fears.