About this episode

The episode explores the origins and cultural significance of superstitions surrounding the number 13 and Friday the 13th.

Grab your rabbit’s foot, avoid walking under any ladders, and maybe cancel your dinner reservation for thirteen, because today we’re getting a broader understanding of Friday the 13th- and the fear of the number 13. Is it all just superstition? How did it start, and why did it stick? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/broads-next-door--5803223/support .

People in this episode

Host: Broads Next Door

Topics covered

• superstitions
• phobias
• Friday the 13th
• cultural beliefs
• fear of the number 13

Keywords

• superstitions
• fear
• number 13
• Friday the 13th
• cultural beliefs
• phobias
• rabbit's foot
• ladders

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: rabbit’s foot, ladders

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