Dybbuk possession cases

In Jewish mythology, a dybbuk is a malicious possessing spirit, believed to be the dislocated soul of a dead person that enters a living host to accomplish a goal, seek refuge, or rectify past sins. Originating in 16th-century kabbalistic thought, it contrasts with an ibbur, a positive possession by a righteous soul. The dybbuk legend gained fame through S. An-sky's 1920 play, often symbolizing unresolved trauma and rebellion against traditional norms.