noun
- plural form of succubus; in medieval folklore, female demons believed to visit men in their sleep
Usage: mythology; archaic
Examples
- Medieval texts described succubae as dangerous supernatural beings.
- The scholar studied ancient accounts of succubae in European folklore.
- According to legend, succubae would appear in dreams to torment their victims.
- The manuscript contained detailed illustrations of succubae and other mythological creatures.
- Religious authorities of the time warned against the influence of succubae.