Audrina Patridge

I love everything, but I really love rock music. Incubus, Augustana, Nirvana, Chevelle, iHi-Hi-Fi, they're my really good friends.

American Actress

Kyle

American Musician

Originally from medieval folklore, describing a demon associated with nightmares.

Supernatural Origins

The word carries dark, frightening overtones, often linked with horror or suspense.

Dark Connotations

Due to its archaic and literary nature, 'incubus' isn't suitable for everyday conversation.

Not For Casual Use

Metaphorically, 'incubus' describes an overwhelming, inescapable burden.

Metaphorical Weight

The term conveys a strong emotional weight, suggesting despair or helplessness.

Emotionally Charged

Unlike its original meaning, the modern use is not tied to supernatural beliefs.

Modern Relevance

 to observe patients in a state of sleep paralysis, it's so common that nearly every culture throughout time has had some kind of paranormal explanation for it. In medieval Europe, you might think that an incubus, a sex-hungry demon in male form, visited you in the night. In Scandinavia, the mare,