A group began dancing wildly, tearing their clothes, digging holes and rolling around in the dirt. When asked why they were behaving in such a way, they said they were experiencing intense pain from a tarantula bite. What is this group most likely suffering from?

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The behavior described is consistent with tarantism, a condition historically associated with intense anxiety and hysteria resulting from tarantula bites. The affected individual may engage in wild, frenzied behavior such as dancing or rolling around in the dirt to alleviate their discomfort.

A Group Began Dancing Wildly, Tearing Their Clothes, Digging Holes