does anyone know where incubus and subucuss originated from?

Question

i had alot of great answers on my prior question about what they were now im interested in how they origonated can someone help thanks

Answer 1

Historically, the names did not become significant until the later Middle Ages when theologians and physicians developed a thorough demonology. Not coincidentally, treatises on the nature of demons developed hand in hand with growing suspicion of women's devotional practices and religious behavior.

Answer 2

if you seen my question on sleep paralysis
then it is my belief that before we knew about this condition , we could not explain the nightmare ( hypnagogic state )
therefore it seemed demonic and we attributed it to that
we have come a long way since then

lileth ( that Draco mentioned ) was supposedly Adams first wife , he was not pleased with her equality and cast out ... so God created another wife for Adam to please him
Lileth is where succubus came from ... the idea of a woman scorned kind of thing

Answer 3

The legend goes that they are the children of Lilith, Adam's rebellious first wife. Incubi and succubi are her children sent out to tempt the children of Adam and Eve.