7. 19th-Century Literature’s Influence
In 1907, Thomas W. Lawson’s novel “Friday, the Thirteenth” depicted a stockbroker exploiting the superstition to orchestrate a Wall Street panic. This narrative intertwined the date with financial disaster, reinforcing its ominous reputation. The book’s popularity significantly contributed to the widespread association of Friday the 13th with misfortune in modern culture. (forexlive.com)
