succubus

Meanings

• noun

  A female demon or supernatural entity in folklore who appears in dreams and seduces sleeping men, often taking the form of a beautiful woman.

  - "The succubus visited him in his sleep and left him feeling drained."
  - "Legend has it that the succubus can grant a man's deepest desires in exchange for his soul."

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Antonyms

incubus

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with succubus
lucifer , narcissus , cacophony , pomposity

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Variants

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succubi , succubus

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'succubare,' meaning 'to lie beneath.'

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Trivia

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1. The succubus is often depicted as having the ability to shape-shift into various forms, including that of a beautiful woman, a black cat, or a serpent.

2. In some stories, the succubus is said to be able to grant a man's deepest desires in exchange for his soul.

3. The term succubus is sometimes used metaphorically to refer to a woman who seduces men in their dreams or in real life.

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Related Concepts

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1. incubus: A male demon or supernatural entity in folklore who appears in dreams and seduces sleeping women.

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Culture

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The succubus is a common figure in European folklore and has been depicted in various forms of art, literature, and music. In some stories, succubi are believed to be benevolent and offer protection, while in others, they are malevolent and cause harm. The succubus is often associated with witchcraft and the occult.

How to Memorize "succubus"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a beautiful woman with horns, wings, and glowing red eyes. She is wearing a flowing red robe and is standing at the foot of your bed.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the succubus with the color red and the number seven. Remember that she is a seductress who appears in dreams.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Seductive Seducer' to remember the definition of succubus: Seductive (she seduces men), Seducer (she is a demon who causes desire).

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