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It is needless to say that if it is only a case of transient cerebral obnubilation, such as sunstroke or somnambulism, etc., the culprit should be acquitted.

From The Sexual Question A Scientific, psychological, hygienic and sociological study by Forel, Auguste

"A great obnubilation was conjured up for the bard so that he slept a heavy sleep, and things magic-begotten were shewn to him to enunciate," apparently in his sleep.

From The Religion of the Ancient Celts by MacCulloch, J. A.