In the quiet moments between waking and sleeping, something stirs in the shadows. The incubus, a creature that has haunted the world for centuries, slips in to claim the most vulnerable hours of the night. From ancient Mesopotamia to medieval Europe, and across continents, this shape-shifting demon takes many forms—sometimes a lover’s embrace, sometimes a faceless terror. But one thing remains the same: his power to drain, to disturb, and to leave nightmares in his wake.
Explore the myth of the incubus, his offspring, and his unsettling presence in cultures around the globe. Are these tales mere figments of the imagination, or is there something darker lurking in the edges of our consciousness? Uncover the ancient fears and modern explanations behind this timeless terror.
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