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00:00Friday the 13th. Six reasons why it's considered unlucky.
00:07Last Supper connection. Judas Iscariot was the 13th man to betray Jesus at the Last Supper.
00:14This led to the belief that 13 is an unlucky number, and Friday, the day of the Last Supper, became bad luck.
00:23Knight's Templar Massacre. King Philip Roman IV's execution of Knight's Templar on Friday, October 13, 1307, linked the day to tragedy and bad luck.
00:36Norse mythology influence. Loki's arrival as the 13th guest at Odin's dinner party led to chaos, contributing to the superstition surrounding 13.
00:50Numerology and completeness. The irregularity of 13 compared to the completeness of 12 may have led to the perception of Friday the 13th as unlucky.
01:01Fear of the unknown. Friday the 13th represents the unpredictable and uncontrollable, fueling fears of chaos and disorder.
01:10Cultural reinforcement. Horror movies, superstitions, and cultural traditions have perpetuated the notion that Friday the 13th is an unlucky day, solidifying its reputation.