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Cynophobia: Understanding Its Greek Etymology and Fear of Dogs

December 21, 2023 psychology by Andreas Leave a Comment

Cynophobia, combining Greek ‘kynos’ (dog) and ‘phobos’ (fear), denotes an irrational and excessive fear of dogs.

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June 18, 2021 every day language, Philosophy by Andreas Leave a Comment

The ancient Greek word for dog is Κύνος (Cynos). Socrates taught a lot of things. But in his try to find what virtue is he criticized people that hunt riches . I am not sure that Diogenis the Cynical was so much affected from Socrates but Antisthenes that was the[…]

Hello, I’m Andreas Kontokanis, an ardent philomath with a kaleidoscope of hobbies ranging from the sciences to the arts, including but not limited to philosophy, psychology, neuroscience, and anthropology. My latest odyssey is into the etymology of the English language, with a particular focus on words of Hellenic origin, a project that bridges the past with the present, enriching our collective lexicon.

This scholarly expedition, my polymath pursuit, incurs annual expenses of approximately $1,000. Should this voyage through the roots of knowledge and the spectrum of my interests resonate with you, I welcome your support via PayPal. Your contribution, akin to the ancient concept of patronage, will fuel the continuity of this exploration and is immensely appreciated.

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