Category: bibliophobia
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The History of Phobias The history of phobias dates back to prehistoric times when humans faced constant threats from predators and harsh environmental conditions. The term “phobia” is derived from the Greek word “phobos,” meaning fear or terror. While instances of irrational fears have been documented throughout history, it wasn’t until the 19th century that…
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Specific fears or aversions to certain objects, situations, or ideas, known as phobias, are more common than most people are aware of. There are many more interesting ones, like the fear of heights (acrophobia) or spiders (arachnophobia), for example. These strange phobias are rare, but they affect those who suffer from such phobias in equal…