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Book Synopsis
A bold step forward in our understanding of parapsychological phenomena, this is the first scholarly investigation of the "incubus" experience.

Trade Review
"A brilliant and exciting look at a misunderstood phenomenon." * Western Folklore *
"Fascinating, original, and convincing, The Terror That Comes in the Night is one of the most significant books on the paranormal. . . . A classic." * Fate *
"Anyone interested in folklore or dream research or bizarre and unexplained phenomena, which are here examined carefully and rationally, will enjoy this volume." * American Rationalist *

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Introduction
The Old Hag in Newfoundland
The Old Hag and the Cultural Source Hypothesis
The Phenomenology of the Old Hag
The Psychological Dis-Interpretation of the Old Hag
The Old Hag and Culture
Conclusion
Appendix
Bibliography
Index of Features
General Index

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      Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
      Publication Date: 01/09/1989
      ISBN13: 9780812213058, 978-0812213058
      ISBN10: 081221305X

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A bold step forward in our understanding of parapsychological phenomena, this is the first scholarly investigation of the "incubus" experience.

      Trade Review
      "A brilliant and exciting look at a misunderstood phenomenon." * Western Folklore *
      "Fascinating, original, and convincing, The Terror That Comes in the Night is one of the most significant books on the paranormal. . . . A classic." * Fate *
      "Anyone interested in folklore or dream research or bizarre and unexplained phenomena, which are here examined carefully and rationally, will enjoy this volume." * American Rationalist *

      Table of Contents

      Acknowledgments
      Introduction
      The Old Hag in Newfoundland
      The Old Hag and the Cultural Source Hypothesis
      The Phenomenology of the Old Hag
      The Psychological Dis-Interpretation of the Old Hag
      The Old Hag and Culture
      Conclusion
      Appendix
      Bibliography
      Index of Features
      General Index

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