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My drawing. In Sumerian lil means "spirit and itu "moon" but together they simply mean Owl.

Evil is her game A she-demon of the night Lilith is her name She spreads her wings then takes flight On souls, she feasts with delight

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Date: 10/29/2018 6:11:00 AM
Hmmmm. And now I know.
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Date: 11/25/2017 3:40:00 PM
I really hesitate to comment but I must at least speak of the other view of Lilith. She was Adams first wife but unlike Eve she was created as Adam was from the earth. She would not be subservient to Adam so he complained to God and she was banished from Eden. Where she consorted with the beings there. I hope you do not mind. Your work is very well done.
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Date: 6/18/2017 11:56:00 PM
Wow you are an artist my friend! What an impressive drawing to go with your great poem! I seem to remember that she had a bad reputation for smothering infants in their sleep. I hope you had a really wonderful Father's Day WW. Aloha, Connie : )
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Date: 6/19/2017 12:26:00 AM
Was it Father's Day? Well, that one got away from me! Haha! Thank you, Connie /|\
Date: 6/15/2017 9:01:00 PM
good one, White wolf, I remember when they used a character by her name in True Blood, the HBO series. Did you ever see that?
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Date: 6/15/2017 9:10:00 PM
No, I can't say that I've seen that one! /|\
Date: 6/14/2017 3:32:00 PM
Nicely done. I have one called Lilith Invoking". thank you for commenting on my words :)
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Date: 6/15/2017 9:11:00 PM
I'll have to read that one /|\
Date: 6/13/2017 4:35:00 AM
I really love anything Mythical and mysterious . Love this tanka of yours WW...Maria
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Date: 6/13/2017 4:38:00 AM
Thank you very much, Maria! Enjoy your night /|\
Date: 6/12/2017 10:16:00 PM
I too enjoy mythology of all kinds. Lilith, from what I've read, was Adam's 2nd wife. Whether it's true or not bothers me not in the least. Thanks for reading my cauliflower poem. Best to you in your writing endeavors. M
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Date: 6/13/2017 12:32:00 AM
She was before Eve! Thanks, Maurice /|\
Date: 6/12/2017 5:10:00 PM
I think I've been out with her a time or two. Great write, WW:)
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Date: 6/12/2017 5:13:00 PM
Lol, you and me both! Thanks, Daniel /|\
Date: 6/12/2017 4:45:00 PM
I see you met my ex lol...nicely done Wolfie...^WW^
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Date: 6/12/2017 4:50:00 PM
Hahaha, I've met her in many forms I think! Thanks ^WW^ /|\
Date: 6/12/2017 3:44:00 PM
I am not much into ancient mythology but I believe I have heard of her and now that I have read your fantastic poem I know for sure she is not one I ever care to meet.
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Date: 6/12/2017 3:52:00 PM
Yes, in Jewish folklore she was made out of the same dirt as Adam and left him to be with Archangel Samael! Thanks, Chris /|\
Date: 6/12/2017 2:51:00 PM
fiery piece about lilith..was she really adam's first wife?... very nice, WW..huggs
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Date: 6/12/2017 3:01:00 PM
She is a figure in the Jewish mythology developed earliest in the Babylonian Talmud! She refused to serve man, so she gets my respect! Haha! Thanks, Nette /|\
Date: 6/12/2017 2:39:00 PM
I've never heard of her and she is quite scary White Wolf - fascinating tanka thanks for sharing:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 6/12/2017 2:50:00 PM
She was pre-Eve's era! It is supposed to be forbidden to utter her name! So I'll say no more, haha! Enjoy your day, Jan /|\

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