What’s the Fear of Friday the 13th Called? | Quiz Time

Close-up of a vintage-style calendar page showing Friday the 13th circled in red, evoking superstition and fear of the unlucky date.

Test your nerves on this eerie Friday 13th quiz 👻

Maidin mhaith, quizzers! 👋 It’s Friday the 13th. Again! And whether you’re side-eyeing the mirror, avoiding cracks in the pavement, or just feeling that eerie vibe in the air, there’s no denying this date gives people the chills. But did you know there’s an actual phobia for it? Yep, it's a real, tongue-twisting term that describes the fear some folks feel when this unlucky date rolls around. 😨🕷️

So go on… face the fear, take the quiz, and see if you can guess the name of this famously freaky phobia.

Question: What is the name of the phobia for a fear of Friday the 13th?

Answer: Paraskevidekatriaphobia

This long word blends Greek roots: Paraskeví (Friday) + dekatreís (thirteen) + phobia (fear) = a fear of Friday the 13th! 😱📅🔮


Trivia: Whenever a month starts on a Sunday, it will always include a Friday the 13th. So if the 1st falls on a Sunday, beware — the unlucky day is on its way! 🗓️😱

Until next time, happy quizzing, agus slán go fóill! Sorcha at I Eat Quizzes — Out! 🖤


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