The curse of Yig: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The curse of Yig is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Lovecraft, H. P. (Howard Phillips) (1890–1937); Bishop, Zealia B. (Zealia Brown) (1897–1968).
Catalogue synopsis
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"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.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The curse of Yig
- Author credits: Lovecraft, H. P. (Howard Phillips) (1890–1937); Bishop, Zealia B. (Zealia Brown) (1897–1968)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Horror tales
- Oklahoma -- Fiction
- Short stories
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- Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
- Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
- Category: Short Stories
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