Incubus (in some traditions)
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In some traditions, an Incubus is a malevolent male demon believed to seduce or lie with women, often associated with the supernatural conception of figures like Merlin.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Incubus (in some traditions) canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T1770733 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Incubus (in some traditions) Context triple: [Merlin, parent, Incubus (in some traditions)]
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A.
Kourotrophos
Kourotrophos is an epithet meaning “nurturer of children,” highlighting a deity’s role as protector and caretaker of the young.
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B.
Geb
Geb is the ancient Egyptian god of the earth, often depicted as a reclining man beneath the sky goddess Nut and associated with fertility, vegetation, and the underworld.
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C.
Bellah
Bellah is the surname of Robert N. Bellah, an influential American sociologist known for his work on religion and modern society.
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D.
Nausithous
Nausithous is a lesser-known figure in Greek mythology, traditionally named as one of the sons of the nymph Calypso.
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E.
Apep
Apep is the giant serpent deity of chaos and darkness in ancient Egyptian mythology, eternally battling the sun god Ra.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Incubus (in some traditions) Target entity description: In some traditions, an Incubus is a malevolent male demon believed to seduce or lie with women, often associated with the supernatural conception of figures like Merlin.
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A.
Kourotrophos
Kourotrophos is an epithet meaning “nurturer of children,” highlighting a deity’s role as protector and caretaker of the young.
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B.
Geb
Geb is the ancient Egyptian god of the earth, often depicted as a reclining man beneath the sky goddess Nut and associated with fertility, vegetation, and the underworld.
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C.
Bellah
Bellah is the surname of Robert N. Bellah, an influential American sociologist known for his work on religion and modern society.
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D.
Nausithous
Nausithous is a lesser-known figure in Greek mythology, traditionally named as one of the sons of the nymph Calypso.
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E.
Apep
Apep is the giant serpent deity of chaos and darkness in ancient Egyptian mythology, eternally battling the sun god Ra.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
demon
ⓘ
mythological creature ⓘ supernatural being ⓘ |
| appearsIn |
demonological treatises
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folktales about demonic lovers ⓘ medieval bestiaries ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
birth of semi-demonic offspring
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nighttime attacks ⓘ seduction ⓘ sexual intercourse with sleeping women ⓘ sleep paralysis interpretations ⓘ supernatural conception ⓘ |
| believedTo |
cause erotic dreams
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impregnate women ⓘ visit women in their sleep ⓘ |
| classification | nocturnal demon ⓘ |
| counterpart |
Succubus
ⓘ
linked to:
Lilith
|
| culture |
European folklore
ⓘ
medieval Christian tradition ⓘ |
| describedAs | male counterpart of the succubus ⓘ |
| effectOnVictim |
exhaustion
ⓘ
illness ⓘ spiritual corruption ⓘ |
| etymology | derived from Latin "incubare" meaning "to lie upon" ⓘ |
| gender | male ⓘ |
| linkedConcept |
demonic possession
ⓘ
nightmare folklore ⓘ spirit husband myths ⓘ |
| linkedTo | legendary conception of Merlin ⓘ |
| methodOfAttack |
approaches women during sleep
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engages in non-consensual intercourse ⓘ pins victims down ⓘ |
| moralAlignment | malevolent ⓘ |
| motiveInLore |
desire to corrupt human souls
ⓘ
lust ⓘ |
| perceivedAs |
dangerous to women
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spirit that drains vitality ⓘ |
| portrayedAs |
humanoid male figure
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sometimes winged or monstrous ⓘ |
| religiousContext |
Christian demonology
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Jewish folklore (some strands) ⓘ |
| roleInFolklore | demon that lies with women ⓘ |
| sometimesExplainedAs |
cause of miscarriages
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cause of stillbirths ⓘ cause of unwanted pregnancies ⓘ |
| wardedOffBy |
holy water
ⓘ
prayer ⓘ religious amulets ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Incubus (in some traditions) Description of subject: In some traditions, an Incubus is a malevolent male demon believed to seduce or lie with women, often associated with the supernatural conception of figures like Merlin.
Referenced by (1)
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