Buy this book on-line Hufford, David J : THE TERROR THAT COMES IN THE NIGHT: AN EXPERIENCE-CENTERED STUDY OF SUPERNA TURAL ASSAULT TRADITIONS (PUBLICATIONS OF THE AMERICAUniversity of Pennsylvania P, 1989 ISBN 9780812213058
A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. David Hufford's work exploring the experiential basis for belief in the sup ernatural, focusing here on the so-called Old Hag experience, a psychologic ally disturbing event in which a victim claims to have encountered some for m of malign entity while dreaming (or awake). Sufferers report feeling suff ocated, held down by some "force," paralyzed, and extremely afraid. The experience is surprisingly common: the author estimates that approximately 15 percent of people undergo this event at some point in their lives. Various cultures have their own name for the phenomenon and have constructed their own mythology around it; the supernatural tenor of many Old Hag stories is unavoidable. Hufford, as a folklorist, is well-placed to investigate this puzzling occurrence., Very Good Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Hufford, David J : THE TERROR THAT COMES IN THE NIGHT: AN EXPERIENCE-CENTERED STUDY OF SUPERNA TURAL ASSAULT TRADITIONS (PUBLICATIONS OF THE AMERICA. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including fine bindings, livres anciens, out of print books, livres illustrées and collectables. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |