The History of Sleep Paralysis Demons Explained | Sleep Paralysis
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The Old Hag and Sleep Paralysis
The old hag and sleep paralysis as a whole may actually have some connection of origin to the word nightmare. The mayor, M.A.R.E., is an old English term with roots in Slavic and Germanic folklore. It's described as an entity that sits on the chest of people while they sleep, leading to frightening dreams.
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