Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
succubi
Noun
/ˈsʌk.jʊ.baɪ/
Definition
A succubus is a female demon or supernatural entity in folklore that appears in dreams to seduce men, often through sexual activity.
Examples
- The legend of succubi has been told for centuries across various cultures.
- Many stories describe how succubi would lure men into a deep slumber before visiting them.
- In some tales, a succubus is said to drain the life force of her victims during the night.
Meaning
The term refers to a female demon that engages in sexual relations with men while they sleep, believed to draw energy from them.
Synonyms
- Enchantress
- Femme fatale
- Demoness
