Colossophobia refers to the irrational fear of large statues. The term colossophobia originates from the Greek word “kolossós” which means “large statue” as well as the Greek root “Φόβος” (phobos) which means “fear.”
Colossophobia is currently not medically recognized, and is often classified with megalophobia – the irrational fear of large objects.
Individuals with colossophobia may experience anxiety, panic, and avoidance behaviors when encountering large statues.
The Statue of Liberty in New York City is reported as a common trigger online. Other triggers include Mount Rushmore, the Christ the Redeemer, and Moai statues.
Research on this phobia is limited, as most studies focus on the fear of large objects as a whole, rather than on large statues specifically.
