Cybele, on 16 April 2011 - 12:55 AM, said:
Lilith seems to be a concept the Jews borrowed from Akkadian mythology, and would therefore predate notions of Satan. Cuneiform tablets describe she-demons called "lilitu" which were associated with the night and thought to bring disease with the winds.
Thats accurate. Lillith was what came to mind when I saw the topic. I never really saw Lillith as evil either. The Hebrews, Jewish tradition picked up "lilitu" and made it part of Jewish mysticism.
Lillith left the garden, and became Lucifer's queen. According to Jewish tradition, Adam requested her return, and an Angel went to her, told her if she does not return she will lose children daily.
She didn't, and many Orthodox Jews believe when they have a wet dream, and ejaculate, Lillith is stealing their seed to spawn evil demonic beings.
As far as they are concerned, Lillith is still around...Lucifer's queen.