Old Hag – 3am Files

CASE FILE #45579

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David Hufford: Pennsylvania State University Folklorist Who Documented the Old Hag Experience and Its Cross-Cultural Parallels (1982)

aboriginal folklore
2026
5 min read

Explore the fascinating world of the Old Hag experience and its cross-cultural parallels through the lens of David Hufford, Pennsylvania State University’s lead

CASE FILE #45357

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David Hufford’s ‘The Terror That Comes in the Night’ (1982): The Newfoundland ‘Old Hag’

david hufford
2026
5 min read

Discover the chilling tale of the Newfoundland “Old Hag” in David Hufford’s *The Terror That Comes in the Night*, where sleep paralysis meets folklore. Explore

CASE FILE #44713

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The Old Hag Syndrome: Sleep Paralysis Entity Across Cultures

cross-cultural
2026
4 min read

Discover the cultural myths behind sleep paralysis as it’s known today—the old hag—across various traditions. Explore vivid experiences and beliefs in this fasc

CASE FILE #01301

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Sleep Paralysis: The Terrifying Science Behind the Old Hag

night terror
2026
10 min read

Explore the science behind sleep paralysis and discover why it’s one of the most terrifying experiences. Understand the symptoms and find relief now.