Conquering the Darkness: Understanding and Overcoming Speleophobia (Fear of Caves)
Introduction to Speleophobia: The Fear of Caves Speleophobia, derived from the Greek words “spelaion” (cave) and “phobos” (fear), is the persistent, unwarranted, and excessive fear of caves. It’s a specific phobia, meaning it’s an irrational fear of a particular object or situation. While a healthy respect for the potential dangers of caves is normal, speleophobia … Read more