How to Avoid Bad Luck on Friday the 13th refers to various beliefs and practices aimed at warding off misfortune on a day considered unlucky in Western superstition. The fear of this day is known as friggatriskaidekaphobia.
The origins of this superstition are uncertain, with some theories tracing it back to Norse mythology and the association of the number 13 with the god Loki. Others suggest it stems from the Last Supper, where 13 individuals were present, including Jesus and Judas Iscariot. Regardless of its origins, the belief in Friday the 13th has persisted for centuries, leading to various customs and rituals to avoid bad luck.
