The fear of demons is an intense and ongoing anxiety about malevolent supernatural entities for individuals who believe these beings exist and wander freely to inflict harm. People with this phobia are aware that their fear is disproportionate or illogical. However, they still experience significant anxiety when talking about demons, exploring woods or dark houses alone, or watching movies about possession or exorcism. This fear of evil spirits is known as "," a term that comes from the Greek words "daimon" (meaning deity or evil spirit) and "phobos" (meaning fear). The word "daimon" is also the root of the English verb "demonize," which is commonly used today to label someone, such as a political adversary, as unworthy or untrustworthy.
