Send a comment on this item to LII: Send a comment on this item to LII staff, who on weekdays will usually reply within 24 hours. Friday the 13th Information about the origins of the superstition about Friday the 13th as an unlucky day in Western culture. "[T]those who suffer from a fear of the number thirteen (triskaidekaphobia) or a fear of Friday the 13th (paraskevidekatriaphobia) may genuinely feel limited by the rumored potential for ill luck connected with the date." Features quotations dating back to the 17th century. From the Urban Legends Reference Pages. http://www.snopes.com/luck/friday13.asp Asterisk * indicates required field. Your Name Your Email Address * We will not sell or provide your email address to anyone else. Comment * Enter the verification code as it is shown in the box below. This helps prevent automated submissions. *