Sucubo .Behind this disturbing term and the attractive image that defines these women, there is actually a very particular type of demon that has its origins in the Middle Ages.with sexuality, a mechanism that this being uses to obtain its true objective: the vital energy of men.
We advance you since, as in the case of other nightmare creatures, I tried to give one more explanation or less logical to natural phenomena, although not necessarily pleasant, such as night pollution or sleep paralysis.As you will see, it is more reassuring to assume them as a bodily reaction, than like this diabolical being that should have greatly frightened the men and women of ancient times.
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Sucubo on a victim
These creatures were associated with sex and especially at night.Sucubos are able to dominate the dream world, hence it is common for them to enter that unconscious fabric of the male gender, to make an appearance in the middle of their dreams.
When identifying them by their appearance, it should be noted that in his gaze shines the igneous glow of hell.His gaze has the spell of snakes , they are hypnotic, and when a man sees them for the first time in m In his dreams, he can never forget them.They are like opium and it is even common for the young boy to search for that moment of the night in which to fall asleep to receive the visit of the suuub.Day after day, he will be more weakened until surely find the most placid death in the world.
Possible recreation of a sucubo
It is said that the appearance of the sucubo is that of a very beautiful and young woman, but that this is only the first impression.If one devotes more attention, he will find in his body some monstrous features, such as claws similar to those of a bird, snake tails...In other versions it is also emphasized that they can look like a mermaid.
The tradition says that the Succubi could have the same lineage as Lilith, the first woman of Adam.Following this story, according to the Zohar (one of the main books of the Cabala), this first wife joined to the archangel Samael and, after this, he did not want to return to the Garden of Eden.
Lilith (1892), by John Collier
The myths also speak of the existence of 4 sucubos, 4 demon queens, who had relations with this archangel.Their names were: Lilith, Eisheth, Agrat Bat Mahlat and Naamah.
Sucubo, a demon woman who attacks while men sleep
Formerly, how to explain natural phenomena such as night pollution and even paralysis The dream was arguing that they were produced by a sucubo (from Latin, succubus, "under"), by these female demons who want to steal the life force of men.
They are, somehow, a kind of vampires that although sometimes they can also feed on blood, their goal is to absorb the soul and vigor of every young person.
As you can see, far from seeking a scientific explanation (which on the other hand was not within reach of ancient humans), people decided to find in their folklore an answer to that unpleasant thing that they experienced.
Wood carving of the 16th century representing a Sucubo
Today we can find the artistic testimony of the sucubos, in small wood carvings at the entrance of old brothels of the Medieval era .
These creatures were the ones who let those who were staying at that inn know that it was also a brothel, that is, there would be women who would offer them their intimate services.
As you will see in our article:" Incubos, the male sexual demons that had relations with women ", in the creation of the figure of the incubus was hidden a much more despicable will than simply explaining disturbing experiences during the dream.On some occasions, in order to hide the horrible truth of the sexual abuse of a relative or acquaintance of the young women, it was said that the victim in question had been attacked by one of these male demons, who had abused her and perhaps even got pregnant.The terrible experience was reduced to a nightmare and… Who could prove that this was not so, if there was no more witness than the young woman, maybe even a girl ? In this case, the magical and supernatural are acquainted, staining it, to justify the miseries of the human being.Finally, who was worse, an incubus and a sucubo or the true monsters that perhaps shared a roof with the victors? more?
In any case, incubos and sucubos have gone down in history as attractive creatures that inflame our imagination, and that serve as inspiration for numerous stories and legends so nice to hear on a night of Storm .Now, always remember that they are skilled craftsmen of the spell, that they use your dreams when you are in bed to steal yourself day by day and without you noticing, a little of your vital energy.your night breaks, you never know which guest from the other world you will receive...
If you liked this article about the succubus, we recommend that you also know the story of Niccolo Paganini, the so-called Devil's violinist.
Image: Zlena Van Lunarem, R.Althea, Andrew Dunn (wood succule carving)
We advance you since, as in the case of other nightmare creatures, I tried to give one more explanation or less logical to natural phenomena, although not necessarily pleasant, such as night pollution or sleep paralysis.As you will see, it is more reassuring to assume them as a bodily reaction, than like this diabolical being that should have greatly frightened the men and women of ancient times.
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Sucubo.The female demon of the night
This is a classic within demonology and legend, the sucubo is a fascinating creature that today we want to bring to you in Myst erious.Prepared? Just a warning: if you are a man, you should be very careful in those hours of the night when you fall asleep in a placid dream .If at any time you feel a pressure in your chest, open your eyes carefully...You may have something about you that is not of this world.What exactly is a suuubo?
Sucubo on a victim
These creatures were associated with sex and especially at night.Sucubos are able to dominate the dream world, hence it is common for them to enter that unconscious fabric of the male gender, to make an appearance in the middle of their dreams.
When identifying them by their appearance, it should be noted that in his gaze shines the igneous glow of hell.His gaze has the spell of snakes , they are hypnotic, and when a man sees them for the first time in m In his dreams, he can never forget them.They are like opium and it is even common for the young boy to search for that moment of the night in which to fall asleep to receive the visit of the suuub.Day after day, he will be more weakened until surely find the most placid death in the world.
Possible recreation of a sucubo
It is said that the appearance of the sucubo is that of a very beautiful and young woman, but that this is only the first impression.If one devotes more attention, he will find in his body some monstrous features, such as claws similar to those of a bird, snake tails...In other versions it is also emphasized that they can look like a mermaid.
The tradition says that the Succubi could have the same lineage as Lilith, the first woman of Adam.Following this story, according to the Zohar (one of the main books of the Cabala), this first wife joined to the archangel Samael and, after this, he did not want to return to the Garden of Eden.
Lilith (1892), by John Collier
The myths also speak of the existence of 4 sucubos, 4 demon queens, who had relations with this archangel.Their names were: Lilith, Eisheth, Agrat Bat Mahlat and Naamah.
Why did the figure of the sucubus appear?
Sucubo, a demon woman who attacks while men sleep
Formerly, how to explain natural phenomena such as night pollution and even paralysis The dream was arguing that they were produced by a sucubo (from Latin, succubus, "under"), by these female demons who want to steal the life force of men.
They are, somehow, a kind of vampires that although sometimes they can also feed on blood, their goal is to absorb the soul and vigor of every young person.
As you can see, far from seeking a scientific explanation (which on the other hand was not within reach of ancient humans), people decided to find in their folklore an answer to that unpleasant thing that they experienced.
The representation of the sucubo
Wood carving of the 16th century representing a Sucubo
Today we can find the artistic testimony of the sucubos, in small wood carvings at the entrance of old brothels of the Medieval era .
These creatures were the ones who let those who were staying at that inn know that it was also a brothel, that is, there would be women who would offer them their intimate services.
Incubo, the other side of the sucubo
We must also talk about its other half, of those other beings that share similar characteristics with the sucubos: we are talking about the incubations (which "They lie on top") .In this case they are young, attractive boys who are looking first and foremost for virgin girls to be attacked sexually.Now, it should be said that for many Chas Sucubos and hatching traditions, would actually be the same creature capable of acquiring both sexes according to their will and the victim of the "want to feed."
As you will see in our article:" Incubos, the male sexual demons that had relations with women ", in the creation of the figure of the incubus was hidden a much more despicable will than simply explaining disturbing experiences during the dream.On some occasions, in order to hide the horrible truth of the sexual abuse of a relative or acquaintance of the young women, it was said that the victim in question had been attacked by one of these male demons, who had abused her and perhaps even got pregnant.The terrible experience was reduced to a nightmare and… Who could prove that this was not so, if there was no more witness than the young woman, maybe even a girl ? In this case, the magical and supernatural are acquainted, staining it, to justify the miseries of the human being.Finally, who was worse, an incubus and a sucubo or the true monsters that perhaps shared a roof with the victors? more?
In any case, incubos and sucubos have gone down in history as attractive creatures that inflame our imagination, and that serve as inspiration for numerous stories and legends so nice to hear on a night of Storm .Now, always remember that they are skilled craftsmen of the spell, that they use your dreams when you are in bed to steal yourself day by day and without you noticing, a little of your vital energy.your night breaks, you never know which guest from the other world you will receive...
If you liked this article about the succubus, we recommend that you also know the story of Niccolo Paganini, the so-called Devil's violinist.
Image: Zlena Van Lunarem, R.Althea, Andrew Dunn (wood succule carving)
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