#36: Panic — A Half-Goat Greek God Who Terrorized Travelers

Discover the surprising mythological roots of the word 'panic.' Rather than being a modern psychological term, panic traces back to Pan, the half-man, half-goat Greek god of fear. Explore how an ancient deity ended up giving us the word we use daily for sudden, intense terror.---More from Sticky Note Podcasts:Deep in the Stacks (daily jazz vinyl) | Required Drinking (cocktail history) | Photography Knowledge (daily photo tips)stickynotepodcasts.com

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