The curse of Yig
Zealia B. Bishop and H.P. Lovecraft's The curse of Yig is a mythic fiction and horror story collection. It deals with Oklahoma.
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About The curse of Yig
"The Curse of Yig" by Zealia B. Bishop and H. P. Lovecraft is a short story written in 1928 and published in 1929. It introduces Yig, a vengeful snake god who punishes those who harm serpents. When a couple settles in Oklahoma, they encounter ancient legends warning of Yig's terrible retribution. The husband's snake phobia intensifies after his wife kills rattlesnakes near their camp. Desperate rituals and mounting paranoia follow, leading to a night of horror that transforms superstition into monstrous reality.
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Who wrote The curse of Yig?
The curse of Yig was written by Zealia B. Bishop and H.P. Lovecraft.
What genre is The curse of Yig?
It is usually shelved as Myth & Legend Fiction, Horror, Classic Fantasy and Fairy Tales & Folklore.
Is The curse of Yig free to read?
Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.
What books are similar to The curse of Yig?
Readers who like it often enjoy Dracula, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and The house of the Wolfings.
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