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Why do we fear Friday the 13th?

Friggatriskaidekaphobia !The fear of Friday the 13th, also known as the chill, that runs down you...

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08.30 13 Mar 2026


Why do we fear Friday the 13th?


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08.30 13 Mar 2026


Friggatriskaidekaphobia !The fear of Friday the 13th, also known as the chill, that runs down your neck when you spot it on your calendar once more.  But where did these superstitions even come from, and why do we still believe them (just in case)? 

Dr Kelly Fitzgerald, Head of the UCD School of Celtic Studies and Folklore discusses the longevity of this Western superstition.  


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