Friday The 13th Considered Unlucky Summary

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In the article “Why is Friday the 13th Considered Unlucky” it is trying to convince people that Friday the 13th is unlucky, but I believe that this article is not convincing because the information is based off of a myth and legend. The article is not convincing because the information that’s given is based off a myth and legend that might not even be true. “... Fear can be traced back to a Norse myth about 12 gods who had dinner at Valhalla- the fabled hall where legendary Norse heroes feasted for eternity after they died- that was interrupted by a 13th guest, the evil and mischievous god Loki. According to legend, Loki tricked Hoor ( the blind god of winter and son of Odin) with a magical spear tipped with mistletoe- the only substance that

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