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Lilith in Ancient Texts
Over the years, Lilith has graced us with appearances of varying degrees in several classic ancient texts. Here we will look through some of them and detail Lilith’s characterizations in each of the texts.

On this page:
Gilgamesh and the Huluppu Tree
The Book of Genesis
The Hebrew Bible
The Dead Sea Scrolls
The Babylonian Talmud
The Alphabet of Ben Sira
The Book of Zohar

Gilgamesh and the Huluppu Tree
“Gilgamesh and the Huluppu Tree clay tablet” by Osama Shukir Muhammad Amin.
Lilith’s first textual appearance happens in an ancient Sumerian epic named “Gilgamesh and the Huluppu Tree”, which was written as a series of poems in clay tablets. Originally known as “Innana and the Huluppu Tree”, this epic dates back to 2000 BCE Babylonia, where the Sumerians reigned supreme. The poems were written on several tablets and integrated into a larger poem. Some tablets still exist to this day and can be found written not only in Akkadian (the Semitic language that was spoken by the Babylonians) but also in Hurrian and Hittite. In “Gilgamesh and the Huluppu Tree”, a devilish Lilith builds a house in the middle of the Huluppu Tree that had been planted near the Euphrates river in the days of the Creation. This tree happens to be in the garden of Innana, the Goddess of Erotic Love. Lilith is joined by a dragon who places his nest at the base of the tree and by a Zu-bird who places its young on the crown of the tree. The mighty hero Gilgamesh appears and slays the dragon with his huge bronze ax. Stricken with fear, Lilith tears down her house and flees to the desert.

The Book of Genesis
Perhaps Lilith’s most controversial and discounted appearance in a religious text is her appearance in the Book of Genesis, the first book of the Bible. Thought to have been written by Moses in 1445 BCE (or 1290 BCE as some dispute) the Book of Genesis has two parts that have often been seen to counteract one another. While Genesis 2 contains the widely popular Adam and Eve story where God first makes Adam and then fashions Eve from Adam’s rib so that Adam would not be lonely and have a helper, the shorter Genesis 1 clearly states that a male and a female were created by God in His own image at the same time and from the same earth. Genesis 1:27 states:
“So God created mankind in his own image,
in the image of god he created them;
male and female he created them.”

Genesis 1:27.
Although many have debated over these notably different creation stories, in Rabbinic and Jewish interpretations, these stories come chronologically. First came Lilith, Adam’s first wife and equal made alongside him from the same Earth. Then came Eve, Adam’s second wife, and the mother of humanity. Despite her name never being mentioned in the text itself, Lilith is widely considered to be Adam’s first wife, and thus the world’s first woman.

The Hebrew Bible
The Bible mentions Lilith only once, in Isaiah 34. The book of Isaiah contains a collection of short but deeply detailed Hebrew prophecies, with its first 39 chapters forming what has been called the “First Isaiah”. Chapter 34 details Yahweh’s (God’s real name) day of vengeance wherein Yahweh fights with Edomites- strange outisider creatures. According to the prophecy, Edom will become a waste space full of wild animals and infertile land. Lilith is said to be here too. Isaiah 34:14 states,
The wild-cat shall meet with the jackals
And the satyr shall cry to his fellow,
Yea, Lilith shall repose there
And find her a place of rest.
Isaiah 34:14
This lone mention of Lilith is never followed up, supposably because Lilith the she-demon was so well-known that her mere name was enough to conjure up images of the horror when imagining this prophesized post-apocolyptic world.

The Dead Sea Scrolls
Dead Sea Scrolls found in Qumran
“Complete Dead Sea Scroll 28a from Qumran Cave 1” by Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin, courtesy of the Jordan Museum in Amman.
Lilith then appears in the Dead Sea Scrolls, a collection of ancient manuscripts that are approximately two thousand years old. Thought to be the greatest archaeological find of the 20th century, the Dead Sea Scrolls were first found by chance in 1947 in a cave near Khirbet Qumran on the northwest shore of the Dead Sea. Now, fragments of almost 950 different scrolls have been found, consisting of copies of the Hebrew Bible, sectarian commentary on the Bible, and even some new texts that had not been known at all. The Qumran Sect was highly engrossed with demonology, and so it is no shock that Lilith appears in the “Song for a Sage”, a hymn possibly used in exorcisms. The hymn goes,
“And I, the Sage, sound the majesty of His beauty to terrify and confound all the spirits of destroying angels and the bastard spirits, the demons, Lilith. . ., and those that strike suddenly, to lead astray the spirit of understanding, and to make desolate their heart.”
Song for a Sage, Dead Sea Scrolls.
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The Babylonian Talmud
With her inclusion in the Babylonian Talmud, Lilith was officially brought into the scholarly world. Learned rabbis compiled and edited the Babylonian Talmud circa 500-600 CE, and it went on the become a central text of Rabbinic Judaism. The Talmud is a compilation of legal discussions, tales of great rabbis, and commentaries on Bible passages which have become a central source for Jewish religious law and theology.
In the Talmud, Lilith is mentioned sparsely in different contexts. Lilith is mentioned as the mother of the demon Hormin (b.Sanhedrin 39a) or Hormiz (b. Bava Batra 73b), establishing her in the Jewish scholarly world as the “Mother of Demons”. Further mentions of Lilith in the Talmud state that she has long hair (b. Eruvin 100), she is winged (b. Niddah 24b), and attacks the lonely sleeper (b. Shabbat 151b). These characterizations of Lilith are thought to have been heavily based upon Babylonian demonology, with Lilith sharing traits with previous Babylonian demoneses the Ardat Lili (a lustful female who attacks single men), and Labratu (a female demon with wild hair that kills children and sucks their blood).
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The Alphabet of Ben Sira
After millenniums of sparse appearances in ancient Jewish texts, Lilith’s story is finally fleshed out in a 900 CE text named the Alphabet of Ben Sira. Often thought to be quite a sarcastic (and misogynistic) anonymous midrash, the Alphabet of Ben Sira is a piece of Jewish Aggadah (folklore) that portrays biblical stories in often satirical ways. Lilith is the star of the fifth episode of this 22 episode-long ancient text, and shockingly, is portrayed as Adam’s first wife before Eve.
The Alphabet brings in Lilith”s narrative within the tale of King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon (the greatest king of the Chaldean dynasty of Babylonia), and his young son who has fallen ill. The King commands Ben Sira, a courtier, to cure his son. Promptly after taking the name of God, Ben Sira settles in on the task at hand and inscribes an Amulet with the names of the three Angels of Health-Senoy, Sansenoy, and Semangelof . Ben Sira states that these angels travel around the world to control and destroy evil spirits such as Lilith who bring death and illness. Citing directly from Genesis, Ben Sira goes on to tell the story of how God thought that Adam would be lonely, so God fashioned a companion for him from the same soil. Soon the couple begins to fight, with neither listening to the other. Thinking of her as his egalitarian spouse, Lilith seeks not to be in a subordinate position during intercourse. Adam disagrees, thinking that the bottom is her rightful place. Furious, Lilith takes the Sacred Name (God’s real name), and flies away, escaping to the Red Sea.
Lilith Amulet that reads "Bind Lilith in Chains"
“Amulet for mother and newborn” by Ofrit Rosenberg, courtesy of Israel Museum, Jerusalem. “Bind Lilith in Chains” reads this amulet. Lilith (center) is bound by chains. God’s real name has been inscribed as well as some abbreviated lines from the Torah/Bible.
The Almighty sends the Three Angels of Health in search of Lilith and gives her an ultimatum- if Lilith fails to return, 100 of her children would die every day. The angels find Lilith near the Red Sea, and she refuses to go back, claiming that she was made to devour children in retaliation for Adam’s mistreatment and God’s commands to slay her children. To save herself from being drowned in the Red Sea by the three angels, Lilith promises no harm to any child who bears an amulet with either her name on it or the names of the three Angels of Health on it.
The Alphabet of Ben Sira goes into great detail about the kind of threat Lilith possesses, claiming that Lilith would only harm baby boys during the first eight days after their birth, until they are circumcised, and baby girls during the first twelve days of their life. These declarations must have impacted Jewish communities massively, for there are several customs during childbirth related to avoiding Lilith and her like. To ward off Lilith, amulets with her name were placed outside the entrances of the birth rooms, the house, and even on the bed. With these amulets, kosher mezuzot (parchment inscribed with specified Hebrew verses from the Torah) were also positioned in all entrances of the birth room. The birth rooms would be shut off and no one would be allowed to enter during birth. Salt or knives were also placed under the baby’s mattress, and a red thread would be tied to the baby’s wrist. The new mother would stay in bed for eight days, adorned with amulets, and female relatives of the woman would never leave the newborn baby unattended.
In expanding on her back story then, The Alphabet of Ben Sira solidified fear and hatred of Lilith in ancient Jewish communities and put the blame of all infant deaths of her, further villainizing and demonizing her.

The Book of Zohar
The Book of Zohar brings in another spin on the biblical tale of creation by incorporating Adam, Lilith, and Eve in the origin story. Thought to have been written around 1300 CE in Spain by Moses de Leon (1250–1305), the Book of Zohar serves as the foundational literature of Jewish mystical thought known as the Kabbalah. The reinterpretations provided by the Book of Zohar are taken to be sacred by Kabbalists (those who subscribe to this particular Jewish mysticism).
The Book of Zohar’s reinterpretations in describing the origin of humankind is based on a reading of Genesis 1:27 where God created a male and a female in his own image. In this take on the Biblical tale, God created an androgenous figure who was half male and half female- a human. Centuries later, Zohar elaborates that God put Adam on a deep slumber and sawed off the female side of the human, dividing the “male” and the “female” into distinct humans. This detached portion was “the original Lilith, who was with him [Adam] and who conceived from him” (Zohar 34b). Later, Lilith sees her rival Eve clinging on to Adam and in a jealous rage, flies away.
In the Zohar too, Lilith’s past characterization as a vicious succubus follows. Lilith grabs lone men and steals their seed to make demon children, leaving them infected with diseases. All nocturnal emissions reveal that Lilith has visited the man at night time. Zohar 19b reads:
She [Lilith] roams at night, and goes all about the world and makes sport with men and causes them to emit seed. In every place where a man sleeps alone in a house, she visits him and grabs him and attaches herself to him and has her desire from him, and bears from him. And she also afflicts him with sickness, and he knows it not, and all this takes place when the moon is on the wane..

Zohar 19b.
The Zohar often mentions Shekinah, the female side to God, and constructs Lilith as her antithesis. While Shekinah is Israel’s mother, Lilith is its destruction. The Book of Zohar then lands another strike to Lilith, partnering her with the Samael or Asmodeus, the male personification of evil. In Zohar 23b and 55a, Lilith and Samael are said to form an unholy alliance, and breed demon children. God later castrates Samael, and she turns to lone sleepers to steal their seed and impregnate herself. The Zohar’s Lilith is Adam’s first wife who has turned into a succubus that brings illness and death to all.
Lilith appears in many stories and forms in ancient texts, all of which have informed and constructed Lilith’s image in ancient societies. Lilith has forever been immortalized in these texts.

Which came first, was it the chicken or the egg? This is the conundrum that most poets like to bring up whenever they talk about the ancient idea of primordiality.

But, if we were to dive deeper into past, we would stumble across a much more interesting question that has been plaguing philosophers since before time itself: Which came first, the night or the day?

Depending on which mythology you are to tackle, there are different answers that come to mind, but by far our favorite is the Greeks’ interpretation.

For them, this question is quite silly because the answer is very simple, before the reign of light, before the beginning of time itself, there was a goddess that was more beautiful than any other.

She ruled over the peaceful serenity of darkness, engulfing the world with her shadowy robe and giving meaning to an otherwise bleak and meaningless world.

Her name is Nyx and she is the Greek Goddess of the Night, the daughter of CHAOS and most importantly, the one who even the mightiest Gods fear.

The thing about Nyx though is that she’s not the type of goddess that you write about casually, because she almost never gets involved. She is the scenery; she is the all-powerful watcher that keeps tabs on everything and everyone.

She is never disturbed, because bringing forth the wrath of darkness is a quickfire way of losing your life, regardless of who you are or how powerful you may be.

Because of this, she very rarely is showcased in Greek mythology works or even Western literary pieces altogether.

We do have plenty of literary works on Eos, her sister, the Goddess of Dawn, but the only thing that we truly know about Nyx for a fact is that she is the mother of all, and she is not one to mess with.

She was born in Gaia, where she also gave birth to Hypnos, or the God of Sleep, Thanatos, the God of Death and Erebus, the God of Darkness.

While there aren’t too many stories about her as a goddess, we do have a few showcases of her power and might thanks to some surviving ancient Greek myths, including:

Nyx in Theogony

Many experts believe that this was done on purpose to showcase the fact that while friendship can be pure and just, it can also result in betrayal and pain.

According to Hesiod, she now resides in Tartarus alongside her sons Hypnos and Thanatos. As soon as her daughter Hemera (Day) makes her way into Tartarus though she leaves and she takes over until they swap places again.

This portrayal of the day and night cycle is actually very similar to that of Ratri in the Rigveda of India. In that mythology, there is a lot of tension between her and Ushas (Dawn), which is also visible in Greek mythology between Nyx and Eos.
Zeus Fears Nyx

When we think about Zeus, we like to think of him as the almighty god that rules over everyone else. He was the one that took on the Gods, the one destined to become their ruler from his very inception.

He was the one that rebelled against Cronus back in the day, and he even took on the other Titans, banishing them away to Tartarus and taking over the crown for himself.

Even so, this mighty God of Thunder and Lightning, this God of Gods, he feared the wrath of the Goddess of the Night above all else.

This was showcased in Homer’s Iliad, around 14.249 – 61, where he wrote that Hypnos, a deity of Sleep, was coerced by Hera to put Zeus to sleep as he had done before in the past.

He did so successfully in order to allow Hera to directly attack Heracles who had just returned by sea from Laomedon’s Troy.

Because of them bickering however, Zeus woke up prematurely, attacking Hypnos for attempting to put him to sleep.

Fearing for his life in the face of imminent danger, Hypnos thought himself to be a goner, having fled to the only place that he knew he’d be welcomed in even while chased by the killer of Gods himself.

He fled to his mother’s side, begging that she would save his life. As soon as Nyx showed up, Zeus stopped his advancements, looking up at the Goddess of the Night in awe.

Homer takes a second here to describe Zeus’s inner feelings, because even though he was quick to anger and he very rarely listened to others, he, for the first time in a very long time, feared the wrath of Nyx.

As such, he controlled his temper, turning his back to the Goddess of Night, walking away in shame knowing that a single word could be the death of him.

This is the story of Hypnos and how he escaped the clutch of the God of Thunder and Lightning, but it isn’t the only time that he would attempt this.

In other stories, he would try and put Zeus to sleep again several times over, but to no avail, and after every single mishap he would run back to his mother.

Every time Nyx would show up, Zeus would calm down and walk away. This is to show just how much respect Zeus has for Nyx, because even though he was constantly pestered by the minor deity, even he knew not to mess with the primordial Goddess of Night.
Nyx as the Mother of All Creation

Up until this point, Nyx was known as a primordial goddess that preceded the likes of Zeus and Hades, but her role would swiftly change as soon as these fragmentary poems attributed to Orpheus would come up.

This is where Nyx, instead of being showcased as just the mother of atrocities and monsters alike, she would be given the role of the first principle being from which all creation emerges.

Instead of just living in Tartarus with her sons, she now rests in a cave in which she issues oracles. She lives right outside of Cronus’s cage, where he is chained and asleep for all of eternity,

Next to this cage you can see Adrasteia, the Goddess of Inevitable Fate, as she clashes her cymbals and beats upon her tympanon (a traditional hard drum). While she does this, she moves the entire universe to the rhythm of Nyx’s chanting as she dances ecstatically for the dawn of a new day.

In this new iteration, Phanes, the hermaphrodite Orphic demiurge is the child or father of Nyx, it is unclear which of these roles he has per se.

Instead, what we do know is that her voice signals the beginning of every new day as she creates everything from scratch through her chanting. She is also known as the mother of Eros in this version, aka the God of Love.

In the philosophical poem of Parmenides, the poet talks about being transported to a strange palace unlike anything he’d ever seen before. A classic scholar by the name of Walter Burkert has stated that this is most likely the palace of Nyx.
Nyx as a Charioteer of the Sky

Literary depictions aside, what was Nyx actually described as? Well, the problem here is that it almost seems as though philosophers and poets were scared of writing about Nyx, since she was even feared by the Gods themselves.

As such, we don’t know of any temples that could have been raised in her name in the past. There have been two temples that were built in ancient times in the name of Eos, her sister, but sadly they didn’t make it to present day.

There are a few ancient images which depict Nyx though that survived over the years, including this beautiful terracotta vase from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York which is said to date as far back as 500 B.C.E.

In this drawing we can see the hero Heracles offering up a sacrifice to the god of the Sun, Helios. As his gift is received, we can see that Helios is not alone. Instead, he is accompanied by Nyx and Hemera, who are commonly referred to as the Goddesses of Night and Day.

In this depiction we can see the two riding horse-drawn chariots in opposite directions as soon as dawn breaks.

This is yet another instance in which we can see just how intricate the mythology system of the ancient Greeks was in the past. They created a ton of stories which would explain the unknown machinations of the natural world.

Nowadays we would just say that the day and night cycles are caused by the Earth’s rotation around the Sun, but in the past, you would show the Sun God looking down at the world as he takes over the Goddess of the Night’s role and makes way for the Goddess of the Day to step in.

In some depictions, the two Goddesses hate each other, which is why they always run away from one another, but in this instance, we can see the two saluting one another, meaning that the only reason as to why they’re passing by each other is because of their sense of duty to the order of things.

Even in this depiction, Nyx is covered in gauzy robes, and you can clearly tell that this is the Goddess of the Night that you’re seeing based on the dark cloud or mist that rests gently upon her head. Hesiod may have described her place as murky and dark but maybe to her this is calming and homely?
Was Nyx a Good Goddess or an Evil One?

Now that we know who Nyx is and most importantly, what she represents, we should know the answer to this question pretty easily right? Well, actually, it’s not that simple.

While most Gods tend to be pretty blatantly good or bad, this isn’t the case with Nyx as her depictions are quite rare and polarizing in what they present.

We can say that she is one of the most powerful beings around for sure, as she can put any creature, man or God alike, to death with ease. This was proven by Zeus’s reaction to seeing her with his own eyes.

Nyx is by far the oldest Goddess that is still around, and Zeus knew that. The older the God is, the more feared they are. He had his bout with Cronos, but he would not dare overstep his authority in her domain.

She lived in Tartarus, a dark and desolate place in which suffering and torment are as natural as breathing and eating are for us. Even so, she is never depicted as downright evil in Greek mythology, quite the contrary actually.

We would argue that she is one of the nicest Goddesses around, regardless of which iteration of her you speak of.

She is the mother of a lot of atrocities, yes, but she never committed any of these atrocities herself. Take Zeus for example, he has plenty of devoted followers even to this day, and yet he committed more evil deeds than most other Gods combined.

Even so, she is most often times depicted as an evil Goddess due to her mysterious and dark nature. It is the same case as that of Hades, where just because he resembles the common day depiction of Lucifer, he is by far one of the least evil Gods around.

In her most popular depiction, she marries Erebus, the God of Darkness, and the two end up producing Hemera and Aether, aka the Gods of Day and Light.

Nyx and Hemera are polar opposites of one another, so as soon as the night comes, Nyx puts her dark veil over the night, and as soon as her time is over Hemera brings the warmth of daylight to clear out the dark mists left behind by Nyx.

She is a mother figure that will protect her children even against the strongest Gods around. She is a primordial mother that would even step up against the likes of Cronos if they were to attack her children for sure.

As such, if we were to make an educated guess, we would say that Nyx is not an evil Goddess, quite the contrary actually. She may be one of the nicest Goddesses in Greek mythology.

She spreads her wings of darkness over the realms of men and women alike, bringing them into the sweet embrace of Hypnos, or the God of Dreams.

Conclusion

Even though she is by far one of the most interesting depictions of what lived before the dawn of time itself, there was never all that much written about the Goddess of Night.

Many believe that this is because the poets feared her, but regardless of what their reason was, what we do know is that this lack of texts led to her not being as worshipped as we would have expected such a powerful Goddess to be,

She never had a cult of her own, and she never even had any temples risen in her name. Instead, other cults would bring up her name in their passing scriptures.

For example, she used to have a statue that was dedicated to her in the Temple of Artemis, which you can find at Ephesus.

Many still think that this is because she was actually the closest depiction to Lucifer, or more specifically to Lilith, the mother of all demons from Christianity.

This is largely untrue though, as the only real correlation between them is the fact that she is always represented in a dark fashion. This isn’t to say that she is pure or anything of that sort, but she was never shown as an evil being, not by a longshot.

Regardless of whether she was there to create the universe or if she was in the background the whole time, minding her own business, we still have to say that she is one of the most interesting Goddesses in the Greek mythology, and by far one of the most interesting reads if you ever have the time for it.

She was so powerful that even the mightiest gods around feared her, and if that’s not enough of a reason to respect her, we don’t know what is.

signs Lilith is calling you

The emancipator, the dark femme, the Goddess of expression – Lilith is the unique multifaceted representation of female power, and in her we can find strength, courage, and liberation. As an archetype for feminine energy, Lilith challenges societal conventions while allowing us to explore the unspoken depths of our psyches. She is a reminder that the feminine is not one-dimensional but complex and ever-evolving.
By embodying this complexity, Lilith encourages women to rise above social expectations and claim their own power. She is a voice for those who have traditionally been silenced, inspiring us to reclaim our authentic selves and speak up for ourselves. By honoring Lilith, we can become stronger, more expansive versions of ourselves and break through outdated limitations.
The Lilith myth is an essential part of feminist history. She symbolizes the many faces of female strength and resilience. Whilst we avoid peering into Judaic text here (as it is a closed practice) we can take what we know from the Sumerian history, and from that learn Lilith’s power. She is symbolic of the quest for self-expression, seeking a belonging with self, free will, and autonomy; values that many women are beginning to reclaim in modern times. Her story challenges us to look beyond traditional norms of femininity and encourages us to create a new narrative that celebrates our unique voice.
In these turbulent times, Lilith stands for what we may need in the days to come, and it’ll be of no surprise many of us find the pull to work with her.
For this piece, we are looking into the different ways that Lilith has reached out to her devotees and witches she calls in as companions, as well as the ways she has interacted with her followers through various rituals and offerings. I previously wrote about her for our Lilith Tarot Spread and ways to connect too. Here are the signs I’ve come across over social media, books and personal descriptions of people’s deity devotional practice associated with this goddess is reaching out.
Lilith in Exile
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Dark Rooms; Lilith Reaching Out Through Dreams
Lilith is a figure from different ancient mythology, and her symbolism can vary depending on the various cultural and esoteric interpretations. In various mythologies and belief systems, Lilith is often associated with themes of femininity, sensuality, independence, rebellion, and the shadow aspects of the psyche. If Lilith were trying to reach out to you in a dream, several symbols and signs may appear. It’s important to note that dream interpretation is subjective, and personal associations and experiences can influence the meaning of symbols. Here are some common symbols associated with Lilith in dreams:
Owls: Owls are often linked to Lilith as they are nocturnal creatures and symbolize wisdom, mystery, and feminine intuition. Seeing or hearing owls in your dream could be a sign of Lilith’s presence or influence.
Snakes: Snakes are a symbol of transformation, sexuality, and the hidden or subconscious aspects of the self. Lilith’s association with snakes represents her connection to the primal and instinctual aspects of femininity and sexuality.
Trees: Trees are usually a symbol of strength, wisdom, and growth. In dreams, trees may represent the potential for personal growth or liberation from oppressive systems (you’ve got strong roots, etc). Seeing a tree in your dream could be a sign that Lilith is trying to help you open up and express yourself more freely.
Exile: Lilith’s exile from the Hullupu tree is linked to the concept of forbidden knowledge, authorities ripping control away yet also freedom from external control. This may appear as exile to a desert or to a cave system. This may be how she is trying to communicate.
Dark or red colors: Lilith is often associated with the color black or dark red, representing her connection to the night, passion, and the shadow side of existence. These colors may appear prominently in your dream, indicating Lilith’s presence, and may even appear as blood. Remember that blood is sacred, and can indicate loss of power or loss of vitality, as well as loss of power and intense emotional pain.
Seductive or empowered women (Succubi): Dreaming of seductive, strong, or independent women could be a manifestation of Lilith’s energy. These dream figures may represent aspects of Lilith or embody the qualities she embodies. Alternatively, these may twist into imagery of succubi in your dreams – this does not necessarily mean however that Lilith is trying to cause you any harm, but more that someone is taking your power away from you in some capacity, and Lilith wants to step in as a support.
Moon imagery: Lilith is sometimes connected to lunar symbolism, particularly the dark or black moon. Dreaming of the moon, especially in its darker phases, could be a sign of Lilith’s presence or influence.
I have to mention here about sex dreams; it’s important to remember that dreams are highly personal, and their interpretation depends on an your experiences and beliefs. If you have a sex dream involving Lilith, it could reflect themes of sexuality, sensuality, power dynamics, or exploration of your own desires. It’s necessary to approach dream interpretation with a holistic perspective, considering the context of your dream and your own emotions and experiences.
The interpretation of dreams and any symbols is subjective, and it’s essential to trust your own intuition and personal associations when trying to understand their meaning, particularly in connection to a specific goddess-entity like Lilith.
Deja Vu; What Synchronicities Repeat With Lilith
Synchronicities, as coined by Swiss psychologist Carl Jung, refer to meaningful coincidences that occur in our lives. If Lilith is trying to send you signs or establish a connection, you might experience synchronicities that relate to her themes and symbolism. Here are some potential situations that could occur:
Encountering owls: You might come across owls or owl-related imagery in unexpected places or situations. This could manifest as seeing owl motifs on clothing, spotting owl statues or pictures, or encountering owls in the wild. These encounters could be synchronistic signs of Lilith’s presence.
Serpent symbolism: You may notice an increased presence of snakes or serpent imagery in your life. This could include seeing snake patterns in art, finding snake-themed jewelry, or encountering real-life snakes in unusual circumstances. These occurrences may indicate a connection to Lilith’s energy.
Feminine empowerment: Synchronicities related to feminine empowerment could arise. You might find yourself drawn to books, movies, or events that celebrate strong, independent women or emphasize themes of female rebellion and empowerment. These synchronicities could be Lilith’s way of encouraging you to explore and embrace your own feminine power.
Lunar symbolism: You may notice an increased awareness of lunar cycles and symbolism in your life. This could manifest as coincidentally stumbling upon books or articles about lunar mythology, feeling a stronger connection to the moon, or experiencing synchronicities related to the moon’s phases. These synchronicities could be an invitation from Lilith to explore her lunar associations.
Shadow work and self-discovery: Synchronicities may arise that prompt you to delve into shadow work and explore the hidden or repressed aspects of yourself. This could include encountering relevant books, workshops, or individuals who inspire self-reflection and encourage embracing your shadow self. These could all be a sign that Lilith is guiding you towards personal growth and empowerment.
Remain open and attentive to the signs and synchronicities that resonate with you personally. Ultimately, your own intuition and experiences will play a significant role in recognizing and interpreting the synchronicities associated with Lilith’s connection.
Snakes On The Ground; What Symbols Are Associated With Lilith
If Lilith were attempting to reach out to you, you might encounter various symbols or symbolism associated with her presence. Here are some potential symbols or symbolism that could manifest:
Ravens: Ravens can be seen as messengers of Lilith, representing mystery, magic, and transformation. Encountering ravens, either in dreams or in waking life, could signify Lilith’s presence and her connection to the realms of the occult and hidden knowledge.
Fire: Fire symbolizes passion, vitality, and the transformative power of destruction and rebirth. Lilith’s association with fire represents her fierce and untamed nature. You may notice an increased affinity for fire-related imagery or experience synchronicities involving fire, such as frequent encounters with flames or candles.
Night-blooming flowers: Night-blooming flowers, such as moonflowers or night-blooming jasmine, represent Lilith’s association with the night and her allure. These flowers often release their intoxicating fragrance during the nighttime, symbolizing sensuality, mystery, and the hidden aspects of femininity.
Seductive dance or movement: Lilith is known for her seductive and captivating nature. If she is reaching out to you, you might have dreams or encounters involving seductive dances or mesmerizing movements. This symbolism emphasizes Lilith’s allure, her ability to tap into desire and sensuality, and her invitation to embrace your own inner power and passion.
Sexual and sensual themes: Lilith is often associated with sexuality and sensuality. You might have dreams or encounters that involve explicit or symbolic sexual content, reflecting Lilith’s energy and influence.
Tarot cards stalking readings: If you find any of these following cards showing up for you repeatedly, it may be Lilith sending a message – Queen of Wands, Judgment, Strength and The Devil.
Shadow work: Lilith embodies the shadow aspects of the psyche. You might experience encounters or synchronicities related to shadow work, such as opportunities for self-reflection, facing repressed emotions, or exploring your own hidden desires and fears.
Personal interpretation and intuition play a vital role in understanding symbolism, as we all come from different backgrounds and cultures therefore things hold specific meanings to us that don’t necessarily correlate with our neighbours. The symbols provided here are meant to inspire your own reflections and insights as you explore your connection to Lilith.
Hands On Your Hips; What Physical Sensations Are Associated With Lilith
When Lilith is reaching out to an individual, there may be certain physical sensations or tangible offerings associated with her presence. These can serve as indicators that it is indeed Lilith attempting to connect. Here are some possibilities:
Sensations of heat or warmth: You may feel a sudden surge of heat or warmth in your body, particularly in specific areas like the chest or abdomen. This can be a sign of Lilith’s fiery and passionate energy making itself known.
A tingling or electric sensation: You might experience tingling sensations or a subtle electric current running through your body, especially in the presence of symbols or imagery associated with Lilith. This can be a tangible indication of her presence and attempt to establish a connection.
Intense and vivid dreams: Lilith may communicate through vivid and memorable dreams. These dreams might feature symbolic elements related to her themes and presence, such as owls, serpents, dark colors, or empowered feminine figures. Pay attention to the emotional intensity and clarity of these dreams, as they could be a sign of Lilith’s attempt to communicate.
Offerings related to feminine empowerment: Lilith may provide tangible offerings that symbolize feminine power and rebellion. These could be objects, books, or even encounters with influential women who inspire strength and independence. Keep an eye out for such synchronistic gifts or encounters in your life.
Sensuality and heightened sexual energy: As Lilith is associated with sexuality and sensuality, you may experience an increase in sexual energy or desire when she is reaching out to you. This can manifest as heightened arousal, vivid fantasies, or a greater exploration of your own desires.
It’s important to note that these physical sensations and offerings are subjective and can vary from person to person – these are to summarize the types of tangible representations from her to you. To determine if it is indeed Lilitu trying to get in touch with you, pay attention to the patterns, repetitions, and emotional resonance of these experiences. Trust your intuition and inner knowing to recognize and interpret her presence in your own unique way.
Traits That Lilith Favours In Devotees & Companions
Lilith is often associated with favoring certain traits in her devotees and companions. However, it’s important to note that individual relationships with deities or mythical figures can vary, and personal preferences may differ. Me saying that though, some traits that are commonly associated with Lilith and may be favored in her devotees and companions include:
Autonomous: Lilith values independence and the ability to stand strong on one’s own. Devotees who embrace their own autonomy, assertiveness, and self-reliance may resonate with her energy.
Courage: Lilith embodies strength and courage, and she may favor devotees who are brave enough to face their fears, challenge societal norms, and assert themselves in their lives despite the challenges this may bring.
Sexuality and Sensuality: Lilith is often associated with sexuality, sensuality, and the exploration of desire. Devotees who have a healthy and empowered relationship with their own sexuality may be favored by Lilith.
Creative Expression: Lilith encourages creative expression in various forms. Artists, writers, musicians, or individuals who engage in any creative pursuit that allows them to express their innermost thoughts and emotions may find resonance with Lilith.
Embracing the Shadow Self: Lilith is connected to the shadow aspects of the psyche and encourages exploration and acceptance of the darker and hidden parts of oneself. Devotees who are willing to engage in shadow work, self-reflection, and delve into the depths of their own psyche may align with Lilith’s energy.
When it comes to any job roles or hobbies, it’s good to note that Lilith is not limited to specific professions or activities. Her energy can genuinely be found across various domains. However, occupations or hobbies that involve themes of sexuality, personal empowerment, creative expression, or rebellion against societal norms may resonate with Lilith’s energy. Examples could include sex educators, artists, writers, advocates for gender equality, activists, or individuals engaged in alternative or unconventional lifestyles.
The connection between Lilith and her devotees or companions is deeply personal, and the traits and interests that she favors can differ from person to person. It is essential to explore and interpret your own relationship with Lilith based on your unique experiences and personal journey.
An Invitation To Work With Lilith
When it comes to working with Lilith, unless you are Jewish then stay away from those Abrahamic texts. We do have the Infernals, and Sumerians, to thank for alternate depictions in terms of history, so if you feel called to explore more of her through research they may be better options for you.
Generally speaking when there is a pull or call to work with a particular deity, regardless of pantheon or ancestry, you’re going to pay attention. It may be worth looking to see if your own cultural history has a variant to understand the context of your connection.
If Lilith is calling, she is looking to connect on an intimate level with you and invite you to explore her themes in a more personal way. She desires that those who work with her embrace their autonomy, sexuality, creative expression, and courage to stand against patriarchal norms. Through this form of sacred partnership, she offers guidance and encouragement to come into right relationship with yourself and the world around you.
Lilith does not have any specific expectations, instead, she is offering an invitation for you to explore her presence in your life and how it may influence your journey. If you feel called, take some time to reflect on what aspects of Lilith speak to you and see if there are ways that you can work with her themes in your life. Whether it’s through sex, meditation, creative expression or exploration of the shadow self, allow yourself to be open to the potential growth and insight that working with Lilith can provide.
No matter where you are in your journey, if Lilith is guiding you then trust that she will support you along the way.
If you notice the signs, but you are not ready to work with her, then this is also fine. Respect and boundaries are a necessary part of any relationship, and if you do not feel comfortable or ready to explore a relationship with Lilith, it’s best to honor your feelings.
Take things slow and at your own pace, and when the time is right you can decide what sort of connection you want to have with her energy. Ultimately, if she is calling then trust that the invitation will remain open whenever you are in your journey.

During my interaction with several practitioners and seekers of the occult path or the mystic path, I have listened to the stories of how Lilith had come towards their lives. From my own experience and from the various experience of seekers I would like to explain how you might be able to identify the calling of Lilith: It's said that Lilith comes to you, and that calling of Lilith occurs when ever you are ready. You can't access her nor understand her if you are not ready and don't have that frame of mind because she is the queen of chaos. I would like to tell you some of the signs of Lilith calling you: You are in a state of confusion and depression and at the same time you have an inner earning of seeking something beyond the insecure chaos of life. You may not be religious and you have a feeling that whatever religious rituals and doctrines you are following are useless and doesn't have any meaning. At the same time you feel exhausted and tired and confused as to what's life is all about. This is mostly the time when you get the call of Lilith as she can feel your helplessness and energy. Though she is the queen of chaos she is the Primeval feminine mother and she understands you more than you can understand her. She waits till you are exhausted And you have given up your intellectual egos and you feel totally helpless, caught in the spider web of life and it's chaotic problems. She waits till you have stopped your struggles and you are helplessly trying to move forward in life but at the same time questioning the very purpose of life with a deep yearning deep in your subconscious. That's the time when she comes. You might start having chaotic dreams.You might dream of snakes. You might have horror dreams but at the end of the dream you find your self safe.. You dream that you have come out of the horror. You might have dreams like you are flying above the ground. You might see ravens, snakes Or owls in your path while you are going about your chores. You might hear voices Or whispers within you. You might find yourself gazing at the sky in the nights more often. You might prefer to be alone and you might start liking the darkness of the night without feeling afraid Or lonely. For people who had lost their mother suddenly you might start remembering her Or you might see your mother in your dreams. You might also see your loved ones who have passed away in your dreams. These are some of the signs that Lilith is calling you. This is the time if you seek her with your complete surrender you will see her start creating miracles in your life. You will find those answers you have been seeking for a long time. You will suddenly find solutions to your problems. You will find yourself being lifted from the chaos and sufferings as you are now being guided by the queen of chaos herself...

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Frigg

Frigg Norse Goddess & Odin’s Wife and goddess of marriage.
Frigg, also called Friia, in Norse
mythology, the wife of Odin and mother of Balder. She was a promoter of marriage and of
fertility. In Icelandic stories, she
tried to save her son's life but
failed. Some myths depict her as the weeping and loving mother,while others stress her loose morals. She is the goddess of motherhood and is
herself the mother of Balder, Hodor and Hermod. Frigg is also the goddess of marriage and her name comes from the
verb "frija" = to love.
While the male gods may steal the show in most Norse myths, Asgard had its fair share of Norse goddesses.
Principal among them was the Norse goddess Frigg, also sometimes called Frigga, who was the queen of Asgard, Odin’s wife and the mother of Balder, the favourite son.As this description shows, Frigg was predominantly known through her relationship to men as a wife and mother. Nevertheless, Frigg was an important Norse goddess in her own right.
Beloved One
Frigg, or Frigga, means beloved in Old Norse, and is probably a reference to her role as the consort of Odin, the king of the gods. But this was not her only function. Frigg was also a sky goddess and a Norse goddess of the moon, but her main role was as the Norse goddess of the household, linked with motherhood, love, fertility, marriage and the domestic arts.In terms of domestic life Frigg, a mother herself, may have helped some women to have children. According to one source, a barren king and queen prayed fervently for children, and it was Frigg who heard their prayers and took the issue to Odin. As a domestic goddess she was also associated with domestic arts such as spinning, and according to some stories, Frigga wove the clothes of the gods from the wool of the cloud sheep. Frigga’s symbols were the spinning wheel, mistletoe and silver.
But, as the queen of Asgard, Frigg’s power was more than just that of a mother and household matron. For example, she was also the lady of the hall, and it was her duty to carry the mead horn around at feasts. Considering the important role of feasting in diplomacy, Frigga was also associated with this art, and the Norse goddess was called on by leaders to ensure smooth and beneficial negotiations.Finally, Frigg is thought to have been able to see the fate of all beings, but she chose never to speak of what she saw. It is said that Frigga saw the fate of both her son Balder and her husband Odin, but she seems to have been powerless to change the course of events.
As the Norse goddess of the home, it is no surprise that Frigg was one of the Norse goddesses most venerated by the Vikings.She is often described as the most important Norse goddess in the Asgardian pantheon, and, aside from Odin himself, she alone was able to sit in Odin’s throne which allowed him to look out over the nine worlds and see all things. The force of her importance is preserved in the English word Friday, which is derived from Frigedaeg, which means ‘Frigg’s day’.

Freyja
In Norse mythology, Freyja (Old Norse "(the) Lady") is a goddess associated with love, beauty, fertility, sex, war, gold, and seiðr (magic for seeing and influencing the future). Freyja is the owner of the necklace Brísingamen, rides a chariot pulled by two cats, is accompanied by the boar Hildisvíni, and possesses a cloak of falcon feathers. By her husband Óðr, she is the mother of two daughters, Hnoss and Gersemi. Along with her twin brother Freyr, her father Njörðr, and her mother (Njörðr's sister, unnamed in sources), she is a member of the Vanir. Stemming from Old Norse Freyja, modern forms of the name include Freya, Freyia, and Freja. Freyja rules over her heavenly field, Fólkvangr, where she receives half of those who die in battle. The other half go to the god Odin's hall, Valhalla. Within Fólkvangr lies her hall, Sessrúmnir. Freyja assists other deities by allowing them to use her feathered cloak, is invoked in matters of fertility and love, and is frequently sought after by powerful jötnar who wish to make her their wife. Freyja's husband, the god Óðr, is frequently absent. She cries tears of red gold for him, and searches for him under assumed names. Freyja has numerous names, including Gefn, Hörn, Mardöll, Sýr, Vanadís, and Valfreyja.Freyja is attested in the Poetic Edda, compiled in the 13th century from earlier traditional sources; in the Prose Edda and Heimskringla, composed by Snorri Sturluson in the 13th century; in several Sagas of Icelanders; in the short story "Sörla þáttr"; in the poetry of skalds; and into the modern age in Scandinavian folklore.
Scholars have debated whether Freyja and the goddess Frigg ultimately stem from a single goddess common among the Germanic peoples. They have connected her to the valkyries, female battlefield choosers of the slain, and analyzed her relation to other goddesses and figures in Germanic mythology, including the thrice-burnt and thrice-reborn Gullveig/Heiðr, the goddesses Gefjon, Skaði, Þorgerðr Hölgabrúðr and Irpa, Menglöð, and the 1st century CE "Isis" of the Suebi. In Scandinavia, Freyja's name frequently appears in the names of plants, especially in southern Sweden. Various plants in Scandinavia once bore her name, but it was replaced with the name of the Virgin Mary during the process of Christianization. Rural Scandinavians continued to acknowledge Freyja as a supernatural figure into the 19th century, and Freyja has inspired various works of art.
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