Lil|ith

Lil|ith
Lil|ith «LIHL ihth, LY lihth», noun.
1. Semitic Mythology. a female demon who consorts with men in their dreams. In later legend she was a vampire who dwelt in deserted places and preyed on children.
2. (in Jewish folklore) Adam's first wife, before Eve was created.

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