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What is paraskevidekatriaphobia?

  1. Fear of the number 13

  2. Fear of Friday the 13th

  3. Fear of death on the 13th

  4. Fear of death on Friday the 13th
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Explanation

Paraskevidekatriaphobia is derived from Greek words: 'paraskevi' (Friday), 'dekatreis' (thirteen), and 'phobia' (fear). It specifically refers to the fear of Friday the 13th, not just the number 13 (which would be triskaidekaphobia) or death on a specific date.

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