mara

(Englisch)

A nightmare; a spectre or wraith-like creature in Germanic and particularly Scandinavian folklore; a female demon who torments people in sleep by crouching on their chests or stomachs, or by causing terrifying visions.

Frequenz

C1
Ausgesprochen als (IPA)
/ˈmɑːɹə/
Etymologie (Englisch)

In summary

Borrowed from Old Norse mara, from Proto-Germanic *marǭ, cognate with Old English mare or mære. Doublet of mare. See nightmare.

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