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Lilith's Mesopotamian Origins
- Lilith's origin evolved from two Mesopotamian demonesses: Lamachtu, a child-snatcher, and Liti, a ghost of unmarried girls. - Over centuries, these figures blended into Lilith, embodying traits of child harm and nocturnal seduction.
Incantation Bowls Show Cultural Blend
- Incantation bowls across diverse Mesopotamian religions invoked protection against Lilith as a child-killer and seductress. - These artifacts reveal a cultural melting pot modeling Lilith’s evolving fears across Jewish, Christian, and pagan groups.
Lilith and Gendered Demonic Roles
- Lilith primarily represents the restless ghost of virginal girls causing wet dreams and sexual maladies in men. - Male counterparts named Lily are much less referenced, showing gendered focus in ancient demons.