Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago
Origins of the Fear: The fear of Friday the 13th has various possible origins. Some trace it back to Norse mythology, where 12 gods were having a feast in Valhalla when Loki, the trickster god, crashed the party, making it 13 guests. Others point to the Last Supper of Jesus, where there were 13 individuals present, and it took place on a Thursday night (leading to Good Friday). Combining 13 with Friday, a day considered unlucky, creates a superstition.
Origins of the Fear: The fear of Friday the 13th has various possible origins. Some trace it back to Norse mythology, where 12 gods were having a feast in Valhalla when Loki, the trickster god, crashed the party, making it 13 guests. Others point to the Last Supper of Jesus, where there were 13 individuals present, and it took place on a Thursday night (leading to Good Friday). Combining 13 with Friday, a day considered unlucky, creates a superstition.
