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==Origin==

==Origin==

[[Latin]] ''incubatus'', past participle of ''incubare'', from ''in''- + ''cubare''

[[Latin]] ''incubatus'', past participle of ''incubare'', from ''in''- + ''cubare''

*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/17th_century 1641]

*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/17th_century 1641]

==Definitions==

==Definitions==

*1a : to sit on (eggs) so as to hatch by the [[warmth]] of the [[body]]

*1a : to sit on (eggs) so as to hatch by the [[warmth]] of the [[body]]

*2: to cause or aid the development of <incubate an idea>

*2: to cause or aid the development of <incubate an idea>

==Description==

==Description==

'''Incubation''' refers to the [[process]] by which certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oviparity oviparous] (egg-laying) animals hatch their eggs, and to the [[development]] of the [[embryo]] within the egg. The most vital [[factor]] of incubation is the constant [[temperature]] required for its development over a specific period. Especially in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poultry domestic fowl], the act of sitting on eggs to incubate them is called brooding. The action or [[behavioral]] tendency to sit on a clutch of eggs is also called [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broodiness broodiness], and most egg-laying breeds of poultry have had this behavior selectively bred out of them to increase production.

'''Incubation''' refers to the [[process]] by which certain [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oviparity oviparous] (egg-laying) animals hatch their eggs, and to the [[development]] of the [[embryo]] within the egg. The most vital [[factor]] of incubation is the constant [[temperature]] required for its development over a specific period. Especially in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poultry domestic fowl], the act of sitting on eggs to incubate them is called brooding. The action or [[behavioral]] tendency to sit on a clutch of eggs is also called [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broodiness broodiness], and most egg-laying breeds of poultry have had this behavior selectively bred out of them to increase production.

==Ritual==

==Ritual==

Incubation is the [[religious]] [[practice]] of [[sleeping]] in a [[sacred]] area with the intention of experiencing a divinely [[inspired]] [[dream]] or cure. Incubation was practised by many [[ancient]] cultures. In perhaps the most well known instance among the Hebrews, found in [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=First_Book_of_Kings#Chapter_3 1 Kings 3], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solomon Solomon] went to Gibeon "because that was the most renowned high place to offer [[sacrifices]]." There "the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream at night," and Solomon asked God for the gift of an [[understanding]] heart. Among the members of the [[cult]] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asclepius Asclepius], Votive offerings found at ritual centres at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epidaurus Epidaurus], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pergamum Pergamum], and [[Rome]] detail the perceived effectiveness of the [[method]]. Incubation was adopted by certain [[Christian]] sects and is still used in a few Greek monasteries. Modern practices for influencing dream content by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dream_incubation dream incubation] utilise more [[research]]-driven [[techniques]], but they sometimes incorporate elements reflecting these ancient [[beliefs]].

Incubation is the [[religious]] [[practice]] of [[sleeping]] in a [[sacred]] area with the intention of experiencing a divinely [[inspired]] [[dream]] or cure. Incubation was practised by many [[ancient]] cultures. In perhaps the most well known instance among the Hebrews, found in [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=First_Book_of_Kings#Chapter_3 1 Kings 3], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solomon Solomon] went to Gibeon "because that was the most renowned high place to offer [[sacrifices]]." There "the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream at night," and Solomon asked God for the gift of an [[understanding]] heart. Among the members of the [[cult]] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asclepius Asclepius], Votive offerings found at ritual centres at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epidaurus Epidaurus], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pergamum Pergamum], and [[Rome]] detail the perceived effectiveness of the [[method]]. Incubation was adopted by certain [[Christian]] sects and is still used in a few Greek monasteries. Modern practices for influencing dream content by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dream_incubation dream incubation] utilise more [[research]]-driven [[techniques]], but they sometimes incorporate elements reflecting these ancient [[beliefs]].

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