Wiccaphobia
Fear of witches or witchcraft (anxiety around witch-related beliefs/practices).
Wiccaphobia
Fear of witches or witchcraft (anxiety around witch-related beliefs/practices).
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Examples
"Wiccaphobia caused him to avoid folklore festivals that featured witchcraft reenactments."
"She refused to attend Halloween parties out of wiccaphobia."
Mnemonic Trick
Wicca- modern term for witchcraft — imagine curses to recall fear.
Additional Information
Common Symptoms:
"Avoidance of magical/folklore events, superstitious anxiety, avoidance of certain media/themes."
Etymology
From Wicca/Wiccan (modern paganism) + phobos = fear (modern coinage).
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