The curse of Yig by Zealia B. Bishop and H. P. Lovecraft

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Author Bishop, Zealia B. (Zealia Brown), 1897-1968
Author Lovecraft, H. P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937
Title The curse of Yig
Original Publication United States: Popular Fiction Publishing Company, 1929.
Note Wikipedia page on this work: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Curse_of_Yig
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Summary "The Curse of Yig" by Zealia B. Bishop and H. P. Lovecraft is a horror short story that reflects early 20th-century themes and styles prevalent in the weird fiction genre. The narrative delves into the terrifying folklore surrounding Yig, a snake god revered and feared among certain Native American tribes. The story intertwines elements of superstition, personal fears, and the dark consequences of disregarding ancient beliefs, highlighting the psychological tensions faced by the characters. The tale follows Walker and Audrey Davis, a pioneer couple who move to Oklahoma during the land rush in 1889. Walker is plagued by an intense fear of snakes, a neurosis fueled by local legends about Yig, who seeks vengeance on those who harm his serpent offspring. After Audrey unwittingly kills a brood of rattlesnakes, Walker becomes consumed with dread over the potential wrath of Yig. As Halloween approaches, their cabin becomes the scene of a horrific chain of events when a swarm of snakes invades on the night of a party, leading to Walker’s downfall and Audrey's transformation into a mute, snake-like creature. The story concludes with the implication of Yig's curse manifesting physically through Audrey, who becomes a grotesque reminder of their tragic encounter with the supernatural. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories
Subject Horror tales
Subject Oklahoma -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 70912
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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