What is a female demon who torments people in sleep by crouching on their chests or stomachs, or by causing terrifying visions called?
mara — A female demon who torments people in sleep by crouching on their chests or stomachs, or by causing terrifying visions. (Webster's 1913.)
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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