INCUBUS/ SUCCUBUS

INCUBUS & SUCCUBUS
There are a many explanations that have been offered for the origin of the Incubus and Succubus legends.

The Incubus is a demon figure and legend says it preys on sleeping women and forces her to have intercourse with them. The Succubus is the female counterpart of the Incubus and attacks men in the same way. There are some that argue the Incubus and Succubus are not different genders, instead are demons able to change their sex.

Throughout history opinions differ on the origin of these demons. Some see encounters with these beings as dreams or fantasy others believe they are instruments of the devil. During the 15th century church leaders believed they were pawns of the devil and connected them to witchcraft.