Understanding Automatonophobia – Why We Fear the Almost Human
What Is Automatonophobia? Automatonophobia is the fear of humanoid figures such as dolls, mannequins, wax statues, and animatronic creatures. For those who suffer from it, simply walking past a store mannequin or seeing a realistic puppet can cause intense anxiety or panic. This specific phobia is rooted in the fear of things that appear human…
