What is Brontophobia the fear of?
What is Brontophobia the fear of? Medical Definition of brontophobia : abnormal fear of thunder. What does Brontophobia mean in Greek? "Brontophobia" is derived from the Greek "bronte" (thunder) and "phobos" (fear). This same Greek word has given us the English word "brontometer," an instrument for recording the activity of thunderstorms. A related term: Astraphobia, fear of thunderstorms. How do I know if I have astraphobia? Astraphobia can cause some symptoms that are similar to those of other phobias, as well as some that are unique. Sweating, shaking and crying may occur during a thunderstorm or even just before one...