{
  "id": 19780873,
  "title": "Friday the 13th: Can you pronounce paraskevidekatriaphobia? Why you should know what this 22-letter word means",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/friday-the-13th-can-you-pronounce-paraskevidekatriaphobia-why-you",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-13T08:35:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/trends/friday-the-13th-can-you-pronounce-paraskevidekatriaphobia-why-you-should-know-what-this-22-letter-word-means-11794558440400.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Friday the 13th can inspire intense fear in some individuals, even without clear danger. This phobia has a specific name - paraskevidekatriaphobia, derived from Greek words meaning Friday, thirteen, and fear. An alternative term is friggatriskaidekaphobia. Triskaidekaphobia refers to the fear of the number 13 alone. Psychotherapist Donald Dossey helped popularize the term, joking that once someone could pronounce it, they were cured. The fear may cause anxiety merely thinking about the date, and symptoms can include heart racing, sweating, nausea, dizziness or trouble breathing. Some avoid scheduling important meetings or decisions on this day. Treatment options exist, with exposure therapy being a common approach for specific phobias. This therapy gradually exposes the person to their fear under professional guidance to reduce anxiety and restore normal activities. While Friday the 13th is considered unlucky by many, research suggests it's no more unlucky than any other day. In 2026, there are three Friday the 13ths, with the last one occurring in November. For those whose fear significantly impacts daily life, seeking help from a mental health professional is recommended.",
  "summary": "Friday the 13th appears three times in 2026, with November 13 the final occurrence. Check how paraskevidekatriaphobia is associated with this date.",
  "key_points": [
    "Paraskevidekatriaphobia is fear of Friday the 13th, derived from Greek words",
    "Triskaidekaphobia refers to fear of number 13 alone, separate from Friday the 13th",
    "Exposure therapy is treatment for specific phobias like Friday the 13th fear"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Understanding the specific terminology of this phobia helps individuals recognize how irrational fears can disrupt daily decision-making and highlights the importance of professional exposure therapy for managing anxiety.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}