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The night hag is a terrifying figure from various cultures, often linked to the unsettling phenomenon of sleep paralysis. Picture an old, witch-like creature that visits you at night. She sits on your chest, making it hard to breathe and move. Along with this, you might experience vivid, scary hallucinations, like sensing an evil presence in the room.

Different cultures have their own versions of this eerie entity:
- In Newfoundland, she's known as the "Old Hag."
- In Greece, they call her the "Mora."
- In Germanic folklore, she's referred to as the "Mare."

These legends help explain the frightening experience of being awake but unable to move or speak when you’re just falling asleep or waking up.

I have personally experienced this and it was indeed very frightening.

GOOD NIGHT!!!