“Lady Lillith” Painting by Dante Gabriel Rossetti
Lilith has been one of my favorite mythological figures for years. Here’s why:
Lady Lilith
Written By: Maranda Russell
Kick-ass,
Adam’s first wife
you spurned his advances,
refusing to be beneath him,
but had to be equal
or even superior.
The Dark Maid,
The Maiden of Desolation,
are you truly so dark?
Like the owls you adore,
you flex your wings
and curl your talons.
Symbol of fears,
cursed to give birth,
your children murdered,
you seek revenge
from human children,
but who can blame you?
Succubus,
vampire of wet dreams,
refusing to kneel,
you chose to leave
paradise rather than
submit to a man.
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Nice poem, and summary of her story. I can see why the name was chosen for Frasier’s wife in Cheers!
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Thanks for reading and commenting! I didn’t know the name was used in Cheers. I never really watched it although I do like the theme song!
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Nice poem but you really should credit the artist of the picture you have used. Dante Gabriel Rossetti.
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Will do! I actually didn’t know who the artist was because I found the picture in a bunch of public domain photos and it didn’t say who it was by.
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LOVE this – lilith has a really interesting place in jewish stories and it’s so great to see her being recognized recently as the intriguing character that she is!
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Thanks! I’ve liked her ever since I first heard of her many years ago, but she does seem to be getting a new popularity in some circles now which is awesome.
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Nicely done ❤
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Well-stated alternate look at the legend free from western religious values. She said no,
Thank you for liking my This And That post!
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Thank you again!
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Reblogged this on RamJet Poetry.
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Awesome! Thank you!
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My pleasure to share
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