Demonophobia

Demonophobia (or daemonophobia) is a fear of demons,[1] a type of specific phobia. It was common in the sixteenth century but has since largely disappeared.[2] It may be related to stygiophobia, the fear of Hell.

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References

  1. ↑ "Definition of Demonophobia". MedicineNet, Inc. Retrieved 9 December 2014.
  2. ↑ Beck, Aaron; Emery, Gary; Greenberg, Ruth (2005). Anxiety Disorders and Phobias: A Cognitive Perspective. Basic Books. p. 117. ISBN 046500587X.
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