Where does the term arachnophobia come from?

The term "arachnophobia" comes from the Greek Words "arachne," meaning spider, and "phobos," meaning fear. It specifically denotes an intense or irrational fear of Spiders and other arachnids. The Word was coined in the early 20th century as psychology began to categorize various phobias. Arachnophobia is one of the most common specific phobias experienced by people.