In the days before we had a good understanding of many medical conditions, folklore would generate around them in order to reconcile what was happening and provide explanations. Such is the case with sleep paralysis, often referred to these days even in medical circles as Old Hag Syndrome. The name derives from the hallucinatory aspect where people often report a hag sitting on their chest preventing them from moving. In medieval folklore the demonic Incubus and Succubus were to be blamed for this condition.
This is the first of a two part examination of Old Hag Syndrome and the theme was suggested by one of our listeners to the Folklore Podcast. The second part of this episode will be in two episodes time and will feature some very special guests. This episode features a special guest contribution from Mythos podcast. Visit their site here. Listen and subscribe FREE on the player below, or subscribe with the links to the right of this page. To download the eZine supplement for this episode please visit our Folklore Shop. Patrons receive all of our supplements free. To become a patron please click here
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My Gibeaut
2/8/2017 09:28:35 pm
I believe it said in the podcast to share any personal experiences one might have had with this phenomena, so in gratitude, here goes.
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Chris
2/9/2017 11:13:36 am
I come from a family of sleep walkers and talkers, so the sleep paralysis does not always work (we have lots of amusing family stories). But still the paralysis happens.
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2/13/2017 03:25:48 am
Thank you both for your interesting comments. I'm glad that you found this episode engaging. Don't forget that part two on this subject will be out on March 1st. Mark
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