Definition

Noun: A succubus is a female demon or supernatural entity in folklore that is believed to seduce men, typically by having sexual intercourse with them while they are sleeping.

Usage

The word "succubus" is used to name this specific mythological creature. It is a countable noun. * In medieval legends, a succubus was feared as a demon who would drain a man's vitality. * The concept of the succubus appears in many cultures' mythologies and horror stories.

Examples

• The old tale described a succubus visiting the knight in his chambers at night.
• In the film, the protagonist is haunted by what he believes to be a succubus.
• Scholars of folklore have studied the history of the succubus myth.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in a metaphorical sense to describe a dangerously seductive or alluring woman who is seen as draining or destructive to a man.
  • He felt she was a succubus, consuming his time and energy with her constant demands.

Variants and Related Words

• Succubi (plural): The standard plural form of "succubus."
  • The book was about demons and succubi.
• Succuba (an alternative, less common singular form).
• Incubus (noun): The male counterpart to a succubus; a demon believed to have sexual intercourse with sleeping women.

Synonyms

• Demon
• Seductress (when used metaphorically)
• Temptress (when used metaphorically)

Antonyms

• There is no direct antonym for the mythological creature. In a metaphorical context, an antonym could be a guardian angel or benefactor.

Idioms and Phrases

• While there are no common idioms with "succubus," the creature itself is a common archetype or motif in Gothic and horror literature, symbolizing forbidden desire, the fear of female sexuality, or spiritual corruption.

Noun

1. a female demon believed to have sexual intercourse with sleeping men