Thirteen is regarded as an unlucky number in European superstition. It was believed that in a group of thirteen at a table, one would die within a year. This belief influenced social customs and is cited in various anecdotes and records of early modern Europe.
Thirteen (Superstition)
Creature Types: Other
Mythological/Cultural Origins: European
Roles/Functions in Lore: Fatal Number, Omen
Literary Sources/Traditions: Folklore
Historical/Legendary Time Periods: Early Modern
Attributes/Powers: Omen, Unlucky Number
Alignments/Moral Standings: Malevolent
