Selenephobia
/ˌsiːlɪˈniːfoʊbiə/noun
An abnormal fear of the moon.
Did you know?This is a modern coinage built from Greek roots, and its moon-name element comes from Selene, the ancient Greek moon goddess, making it feel like a diagnosis carved from mythology.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
Σελήνη (Selḗnē)
“the Moon; also the moon goddess”
Ancient Greek
Greek
φόβος (phóbos)
“fear; panic; dread”
Late Modern Period
English
selene- + -phobia
“a coined term for fear of the moon”
Modern English
English
selenephobia
“abnormal fear of the moon”
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