Surviving the Night Hag: Dark Folklore, Sleep Paralysis, and Protection Against the Unseen

Fabled Collective

Have you ever woken up paralyzed, a heavy presence pressing down on your chest, unable to move or scream? You’re not alone. Across cultures and centuries, people have spoken of the Night Hag, a shadowy figure who visits in the dead of night, lurking at the threshold between sleep and waking. But who or what is she really?

In this episode of Fabled Collective, we unravel the eerie history of the Night Hag legend, from ancient folklore to modern sleep paralysis. We explore her deep connection to the crescent moon, a symbol of transformation, liminality, and hidden wisdom. Could this terrifying specter be more than just a nightmare?

Join us as we uncover:

🔮 The origins of the Night Hag in folklore, from Norse mythology to Appalachian ghost stories.

🌙 How the crescent moon represents the unseen world, transitions, and the supernatural.

😱 The science and superstition behind sleep paralysis and shadow figures.

✨ Spiritual and practical ways to protect yourself from nightmares, night terrors, and the Hag’s grasp.

This is a journey into the darkest corners of folklore, fear, and the human psyche—but stay with us, because even in the night, there is light waiting to return.

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