Sex and the Cthulhu Mythos

Exploring the intersection of sexuality and horror, this examination delves into H. P. Lovecraft's complex relationship with sexual themes in his stories. Notably, it highlights instances such as the human-woman impregnation by Yog-Sothoth in "The Dunwich Horror" and the unsettling human-sea creature unions in "The Shadow over Innsmouth." The analysis considers Lovecraft's self-identified asexuality while revealing how both normal and aberrant sexual elements significantly influence his narratives.