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: Historically regarded as an unlucky day to begin any new venture. In Norse mythology, Frigg (the goddess Friday is named after) was sometimes depicted as a witch, and in Christian lore, Friday was the day of the Crucifixion. History or Hollywood?

The superstition, known technically as , is a "double whammy" of two ancient anxieties: Venerdì 13

: Long considered "irregular" compared to the "perfect" 12 (12 months, 12 zodiac signs, 12 gods of Olympus). In Christian tradition, Judas was the 13th guest at the Last Supper. : Historically regarded as an unlucky day to

: Airlines often see a dip in bookings, and some planes lack a Row 13. The superstition, known technically as , is a

Interestingly, the specific combination of "Friday" and "13" as a day of bad luck didn't fully take hold until the .