serenephobia
Serenephobia is the fear of mermaids. Individuals with serenephobia experience intense anxiety, panic, or dread when encountering or even thinking about mermaids.
Fear of mermaids
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
5/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Visual or auditory stimuli related to mermaids
Encountering mermaid imagery in media or art
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Progressive muscle relaxation
Mindfulness techniques
risk factors
- • Previous traumatic experience involving mermaid imagery
- • Sensitivity to mythical creatures or hybrids
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Serenephobia may stem from folklore or mythological tales depicting mermaids as dangerous or malevolent beings.
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