The Greeks referred to the phenomenon as ephialtes, or “the pouncer.” Another Greek term is pnigalion, or “suffocation.” Pliny called it “suppressions” or “nocturnal illusions.” The Incubus in Jewish Demonology Sometimes there is a sense of choking or suffocation. Incubus is from the Latin word incubare, which means “to lie upon.” Victims usually feel a heavy weight on top of them that paralyzes them. Incubus attacks are reported in modern Possession cases. During the witch hysteria in Europe, incubi were believed to instruments of the Devil, tormenting people for the sole purpose of degrading their souls and perverting them to more vices. They can be conjured by witches, sorcerers, and shamans. In Hebrew mythology, the Incubus and his female counterpart, the Succubus, visit women and men in their sleep, lie and press heavily upon them, and seduce them.

07 - Myrtle Beach, S.C.An Incubus is alewd male Demon who pursues women for sex. 24 - Houston, Texas Revention Music Center^ 22 - Irving, Texas The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory^ 19 - Austin, Texas ACL Live at The Moody Theater^ 15 - Toronto, Ontario Sony Centre for the Performing Arts+ Ohana Music and Arts Festival Doheny State Beach* Tickets go on sale on Friday (May 10) at 10AM local time here and fan club pre-sale tickets will begin tomorrow (May 7) at 10AM local time. It’s unclear if the band will perform the album straight through, but it’s been years since they played lesser-known tracks like “Consequence” and “Out From Under.” It’s also the second to last album with original bassist Dirk Lance (Alex Katunich) who left the band in 2003. Dub Trio, Wild Belle, and Le ButIncubusettes will provide support on select dates. Kicking off on Friday the 13th (gulp) at Denver, Colorado’s Fillmore Auditorium, the itinerary includes stops in Seattle, Santa Barbara, New York, Philadelphia, Toronto, Indianapolis, Nashville, Orlando, Atlanta, and dozens more. Incubus have announced a fall tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of their breakthrough third album, Make Yourself.Įntitled the “20 Years of Make Yourself & Beyond” tour, the lengthy trek will take the funk rockers to 39 North American cities.

Incubus band members