a female demon in Jewish folklore, sometimes considered Adam's first wife
Hebrew lilith, possibly from Akkadian lilitu 'night demon'
Lilith lurks in the night - she's the original rebel woman of mythology!
Lilith represents suppressed female autonomy in Abrahamic tradition; historically weaponized to control women's independence and sexuality.
Use only in mythological/textual context; avoid as metaphor for 'dangerous woman'.
["autonomous figure","independent agent","mythological figure"]
Lilith reclaimed by feminism as symbol of resistance to patriarchal control; modern readings celebrate her refusal of subordination.
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