Why is the number 13 unlucky?

Question

why is the number 13 unlucky?why is friday the 13th unlucky?why do some elevators go from 12 to 14 and skip the number 13?

Answer 1

I Think it may have to do with the warning given about 'Beware of the Ides of March' The Ides meaning The 13th and the 15th and death.

Answer 2

For some people is,for others is a lucky number.

Answer 3

Scroll down to "Unlucky 13" to see some theories as to why the number 13 is unlucky, including Friday the 13th.  Honestly, it's a superstition.  Aside from buildings not having a 13th floor, you will also notice most motels do not have a room number 13.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/13_(number)

Answer 4

There are various explanations. Some believe it has to do with Judas' appearance at the Last Supper. With 12 disciples plus Jesus, Judas would have been 13.

Others believe it has to do with ancient Norse mythology, where there were 12 guests. Loki crashed the party, and killed Baldur.

Here's a web page that talks about this idea:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/13_(number)

Answer 5

i geuss its just a saying, and people go by it.