The belief in incubi and succubi (and their ability to procreate) seem to have inspired the sixth category, but it could also have been inspired in the Talmudic legend of demons having sexual intercourse with mortal women and men (see also Mastema). Familiars, goblins, and other mischievous demons belong to the folklore of most European countries. It seems that Spina was inspired by several legends and stories. This classification is somewhat capricious and it is difficult to find a criterion for it.
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