Incubus vs. Succubus
Difference Between Incubus and Succubus
Incubusnoun
(mediaeval folklore) An evil spirit supposed to oppress people while asleep, especially to have sex with women as they sleep.
Succubusnoun
(medieval folklore) A female demon which comes to men, especially monks, in their dreams to seduce them and have sexual intercourse, drawing energy from the men to sustain themselves, often until the point of exhaustion or death.
Incubusnoun
A feeling of oppression during sleep, sleep paralysis; night terrors, a nightmare.
Succubusnoun
A strumpet, whore or prostitute.
Incubusnoun
(by extension) Any oppressive thing or person; a burden.
Succubusnoun
a female demon believed to have sexual intercourse with sleeping men
Incubusnoun
(entomology) One of various of parasitic insects, especially subfamily Aphidiinae.
Incubusnoun
a male demon believed to lie on sleeping persons and to have sexual intercourse with sleeping women
Incubusnoun
a situation resembling a terrifying dream
Incubusnoun
someone who depresses or worries others
