What is the word for this Greek Mythology Term ?

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What is the word for this Greek Mythology Term ?

Example: Word: Panic
Definiton Sudden, hysterical fear Named for: Pan, woodland goat-god who often frightened shephards

2007-09-24 14:54:56 · 3 answers · asked by Emily F 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore

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"Panic" comes from Greek panikon, "pertaining to Pan." Pan is the god of woods and fields who was the source of mysterious sounds that caused contagious, groundless fear in herds and crowds, or in people in lonely spots.

2007-09-24 15:23:14 · answer #1 · answered by lightningelemental 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Even worse than panic is the word Pandemic.

BTW, Panic is the son of Ares and brother if Pallor,

2007-09-24 16:22:22 · answer #2 · answered by Terry 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panic

2007-09-24 14:59:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋