The Evolution of Lilitu in Babylonian Mythology
In Babylonian mythology, the figure of Lilitu (later linked to Lilith in subsequent traditions) evolved significantly from her origins in Sumerian and Akkadian cultures. As Babylonian society emerged and adapted earlier myths, Lilitu became a potent symbol, embodying complex societal fears and archetypes around femininity, sexuality, and mortality. Lilitu in Babylonian Religion During the…