Wazila - Crystallophobia
Fear of glass and crystal. From the ancient Greek “krystallos”(crystal).
The causes can be many, from painful contact with a glass object, to a traumatic experience of aggression such as a smashed window. Without going into specifics, in recent and 20th century history, there have been many such events that also take on a symbolic value, in some cases a highly xenophobic one, just think of a tragic and bitter historical event called “The Night of Broken Glass”, remember?
Apart from bitter historical events connected to glass, in various ancient cultures, crystals were often imbued with mystical or magical properties. For instance, medieval alchemists believed that certain crystals had the power to heal or harm, which could contribute to fear or mistrust. These historical beliefs might have influenced the development of crystallophobia in some individuals. 6 replies
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