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

Lilith

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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Lifes' Tapestry

October 29, 2018 at 6:11 AM

Hmmmm. And now I know.

Patricia Cresswell

November 25, 2017 at 3:40 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.

Connie Marcum Wong

June 18, 2017 at 11:56 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 : )

White Wolf

June 19, 2017 at 12:26 AM

Was it Father's Day? Well, that one got away from me! Haha! Thank you, Connie /|\

Andrea Dietrich

June 15, 2017 at 9:01 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?

White Wolf

June 15, 2017 at 9:10 PM

No, I can't say that I've seen that one! /|\

Debbie Duncan

June 14, 2017 at 3:32 PM

Nicely done. I have one called Lilith Invoking". thank you for commenting on my words :)

White Wolf

June 15, 2017 at 9:11 PM

I'll have to read that one /|\

Maria Williams

June 13, 2017 at 4:35 AM

I really love anything Mythical and mysterious . Love this tanka of yours WW...Maria

White Wolf

June 13, 2017 at 4:38 AM

Thank you very much, Maria! Enjoy your night /|\

Maurice Rigoler

June 12, 2017 at 10:16 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

White Wolf

June 13, 2017 at 12:32 AM

She was before Eve! Thanks, Maurice /|\

Daniel Turner

June 12, 2017 at 5:10 PM

I think I've been out with her a time or two. Great write, WW:)

White Wolf

June 12, 2017 at 5:13 PM

Lol, you and me both! Thanks, Daniel /|\

Winged Warrior

June 12, 2017 at 4:45 PM

I see you met my ex lol...nicely done Wolfie...^WW^

White Wolf

June 12, 2017 at 4:50 PM

Hahaha, I've met her in many forms I think! Thanks ^WW^ /|\

Chris Green

June 12, 2017 at 3:44 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.

White Wolf

June 12, 2017 at 3:52 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 /|\

Nette Onclaud

June 12, 2017 at 2:51 PM

fiery piece about lilith..was she really adam's first wife?... very nice, WW..huggs

White Wolf

June 12, 2017 at 3:01 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 /|\