Lilith’s Evolution Across Traditions: From Demon to Feminist Icon

Lilith’s portrayal in religious and mystical traditions has undergone a profound transformation since her first mention in the Alphabet of Ben Sira. Initially depicted as Adam’s first wife, who defied him and left Eden, her role as a symbol of rebellion and independence only deepened as she appeared in various texts and cultural narratives.…

The Alphabet of Ben Sira and Lilith’s Rebellion

The Alphabet of Ben Sira, a medieval Jewish text dating back to the 9th or 10th century, offers one of the most influential and well-known stories about Lilith, deeply embedding her within Jewish folklore. This satirical commentary on the Book of Proverbs introduces Lilith not merely as a figure of myth but as an…