Lilith: Adam's First Wife Erased From History Because She Insisted On Gender Equality
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We all know the Biblical myth about Adam and Eve, the story that tells of our creation and the relationship between God and humanity. But what if there was another woman before Eve? One, called Lilith?
In the new episode of Secret Origins we will explore the myth about the first woman - the powerful and rebellious Lilith, and search for answers to was she was replaced by Eve and what's the symbolism behind her story. Welcome!
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According to the Abrahamic religions, God created Adam, the first human, out of clay and breathed life into him.
“The Lord God formed the man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.
..But for Adam no suitable helper was found. So the Lord God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep; and while he was sleeping, he took one of the man's ribs and closed up the place with flesh. Then the Lord God made a woman from the rib he had taken out of the man, and he brought her to the man. The man said, "This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called `woman, for she was taken out of man.” - Genesis 2
But Isn’t it weird and illogical that God created all living beings in pairs - a female and a male, but only Adam was created alone?
Deep within the history of Jewish mythology lies a tale of a figure who defied the conventions of her time and embraced her own desires and independence. Her name is Lilith - Adam’s first wife. From demoness to feminist icon, Lilith has undergone a myriad of interpretations and adaptations, making her one of the most enigmatic and intriguing figures in folklore.
Who was she? And how did she gain her notoriety?
In Jewish folklore, it is believed that Lilith was Adam's initial spouse. Although the Torah - the compilation of the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, does not mention her, over time she has been linked to Adam as a way of reconciling the different accounts of the Creation story found in the book of Genesis.
After parting from Adam Lilith is portrayed as a demon or spirit who preys on children, women in childbirth, and men who venture out alone at night. She is also associated with desire, independence, and rebellion against male authority.
But was she really a demon? Or is there more to her story that remains hidden from us?
What was the origin of the Lilith myth, and how has it evolved over time?
Lilith's origin remains uncertain among scholars, although some suggest that she may have been influenced by Sumerian legends about female vampires. The myth of Lilith has its roots in ancient Mesopotamian and Babylonian cultures, where she was believed to be a demon or spirit associated with storms and wind. In Sumerian mythology, she was called Lilitu, a type of demon that preyed on babies and pregnant women. In this tradition, Lilith is described as a winged creature with a female form, and is associated with the concept of uncleanliness and impurity. She is often used as a cautionary tale to warn against the dangers of disobedience and rebellion.
But in Babylonian mythology Lilith is also associated with the goddess Ishtar and is believed to have been a handmaiden to her. She is also associated with the idea of sexual desire and fertility.
However, the most well-known version of the Lilith story can be found in the Jewish tradition. While Lilith is mentioned four times in the Babylonian Talmud, it wasn't until the Alphabet of Ben Sira, a medieval text from the 9th or 10th century, that she became associated with the initial version of the Creation story. The Alphabet of Ben Sira describes Lilith as Adam's first wife and provides a comprehensive account of her story.
According to this story, Lilith was created by God from Earth’s dust just like Adam, and she believed that both of them should be treated the same manner.
Although Lilith was supposed to live in the Garden of Eden with Adam, she was strong and independent and thought of herself as Adam’s equal since she was created in the same way he was.
“...Lilith responded, 'We are equal to each other inasmuch as we were both created from the earth.' But they would not listen to one another. When Lilith saw this, she pronounced the Ineffable Name and flew away into the air.”
So, after leaving Adam, Lilith fled to the Red Sea, where she mated with demons and gave birth to hundreds of demon offspring..
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