Brontophobia

Also known as: Astraphobia, Tonitrophobia, Fear of thunder

Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.

Brontophobia is defined as a pathological fear of thunderstorms. This entry briefly notes its etymology and refers readers to the broader category of phobias.

Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)

BRONTOPHOBIA (from the Greek bronte—thunder and phobos—fear), a pathological fear of thunderstorms (see Phobias).

Cite this page

“Brontophobia.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/brontophobia/