How did the number 13 become unlucky?
One possible origin of the number 13 being unlucky comes from norse mythology. 12 of the most powerful norse Gods were having dinner in Valhalla one evening when they were interrupted by Loki, the trickster god and also the uninvited 13th guest. Through a series of proceeding events, Baldr, the most loved of all the gods was killed. Other explanations for the number 13 being viewed as unlucky is because it is 1 more than 12 which in numerology is often seen as the perfect number. There are 12 number on a clock, 12 signs of the zodiac. 12 months in a year. 13 is seen as too much and impure.
