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The Image of Lilith, 2007.
This paper discusses Lilith as the first woman and a symbol of independence.
1,323 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 11 sources, APA, £ 31.95
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Abstract
In this article the writer notes that there are many women who might be admired in history, but there is one independent woman who seems to have accomplished a lot and who has been in existence since the beginning of recorded time. The writer explains that Lilith, supposedly of Hebrew mythology, but also found in other ancient myths predating Hebraic literature, is a woman of distinctive and admirable characteristics. The writer maintains that today, women praise her and write books about independent women, as Lilith becomes the patroness of strong and influential women who are becoming leaders and figureheads. The writer concludes that women's fight against the wage gap, discrimination against women in political parties and the recent endorsement by NOW of Hillary Clinton to become President may be the result of this image of the independent woman becoming more accepted, more real and legitimate.
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"The body that God created was divided into two, the male and the female, becoming separate beings. Later on, Eve was created. The first female, however, according to the Midrash, was Lilith, who refused to submit to Adam, as she was his equal. When Adam demanded that she submit, she fled from him, leaving Adam alone. When Adam complained to God that he was lonely, God created Eve. Thus begins a history of Lilith fleeing the dominant male."
"In the Midrash, after the "Fall," and expulsion from Eden, Adam reunited with Lilith and she bore him several children before he returned to Eve. In the Midrash, the children Lilith bore Adam became demons and she became the Queen of the Demons. In other stories she remained childless and unpartnered, either with a husband or remained with Adam."
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The Myth of Lilith, 2007.
A subjective discussion on the myth of Lilith.
1,558 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 7 sources, APA, £ 36.95
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This paper argues that the myth of Lilith was created to justify the suppression of women in Jewish culture. The author begins by recounting the history of the myth. It continues to present its literary analysis. The paper also touches upon the myth versus creation story in Genesis. It also explains the modern day implications of the Lilith story. In conclusion, the author of the paper, offers a personal opinion on the topic.
Table of Contents:
History of the Lilith Myth
The Alphabet of Ben-Sira
Analysis of the Myth
Myth versus Creation Story
Modern Day Implications of the Lilith Story
Conclusion
Works Cited
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"The Alphabet of Ben-Sira, believed to have been written sometime between the 7th and the 11th centuries AD, is the first fully developed account of the mythology of Lilith. The authors of the Alphabet are not known but are believed to have been Jewish rabbi of Arabic origins. According to the Alphabet, when God decided to create a female companion for Adam, he created the first woman out of earth in the same way as he had created the first man, except that he used the earth's clay for creating Adam and slime for creating Lilth. The pair immediately began to quarrel because Lilith refused to submit into a subservient role to Adam. In specifically sexual terms, Lilith refused to assume the "missionary position" during sexual intercourse as demanded by Adam. Refusing to compromise, Lilith uttered the secret name of God, which gave her the power to fly away from the Garden of Eden, settling on the Red Sea coast, where she mated with various demons, giving birth to countless other lilins."
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