The origins of this superstition go back thousands of years.
The superstition goes back to ancient civilisations With an average frequency of 1.72 times per year, Friday 13th sparks a wave of superstition and fatalism. Considered unlucky throughout Western culture, the date prompts people to stay indoors, reschedule flights, and avoid certain dangerous tasks. In fact, it’s estimated that the US economy loses up to $900 million every time the day comes around.
The sexist undertones of Friday 13th could also be said to go back further than Judeo-Christian European society. Sally Howard, feminist journalist and author of books including The Home Stretch , tells Metro.co.uk: ‘There are 13 phases of the moon in a year, which have long been associated with the feminine and the menstrual cycle.
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