Unlucky Thirteen
Posted by Barry on February 21, 2000 I had always understood that the expression 'Unlucky Thirteen'
derived from the fact that, at the last supper, there were 13 participants
(Judas being the 13th). However, I've recently heard that its origins
go back even further to the world of the Ancient Egyptians where
the way to heaven involved climbing a 13 step ladder. Does anyone
have more authoritative information that this?
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