Paraskevidekatriaphobia Anyone?
Paraskevidekatriaphobia Anyone?
Friday the 13th, also known as Black Friday, is considered an unlucky day in Western superstition. It occurs when the 13th day of the month in the Gregorian calendar falls on a Friday.
An estimated 17 to 21 million people in the United States are affected by a fear of this day, making it the most feared day and date in history. Some people are so paralyzed by fear that they avoid their normal routines in doing business, taking flights or even getting out of bed.
Paraskevidekatriaphobia is a fear of Friday the 13th. It is also called friggatriskaidekaphobia. The fear of the number 13 itself is called triskaidekaphobia. Now you know.
Friggatriskaidekaphobia anyone?
