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| − | A type of [[demon]] | + | A type of [[demon]] related to Medieval folklore, particularly in the British isles. A succubus would assume the form of a woman in order to seduce and have intercourse with unwary men. An [[Incubus]] is the male equivalent, which would seduce women for the purposes of intercourse. In some folk tales, incubii and succubii are able to change gender in order to prey on either victim. In both cases, it is with evil or malicious intent. |
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| + | In more popular culture, succubii are often cast as villains or characters in video games (Disgaea and Neverwinter Nights feature characters based on popular depictions of succubii). There is also a popular American rock band from the 1990s called Incubus and an English folk-rock band called Inkubus Sukkubus using alternate spelling. | ||
In Jewish mythology, the first succubus was [[Lilith]] | In Jewish mythology, the first succubus was [[Lilith]] | ||
[[Category:Mythology]] | [[Category:Mythology]] | ||
Revision as of 22:50, April 10, 2007
A type of demon related to Medieval folklore, particularly in the British isles. A succubus would assume the form of a woman in order to seduce and have intercourse with unwary men. An Incubus is the male equivalent, which would seduce women for the purposes of intercourse. In some folk tales, incubii and succubii are able to change gender in order to prey on either victim. In both cases, it is with evil or malicious intent.
In more popular culture, succubii are often cast as villains or characters in video games (Disgaea and Neverwinter Nights feature characters based on popular depictions of succubii). There is also a popular American rock band from the 1990s called Incubus and an English folk-rock band called Inkubus Sukkubus using alternate spelling.
In Jewish mythology, the first succubus was Lilith