Lilith
Lilith is a figure found in Jewish folklore, most prominently in the medieval Kabbalistic text, the Alphabet of Ben Sira. According to this tradition, Lilith was the first wife of Adam, created by God at the same time and from the same earth as him. Unlike Eve, who was created from Adam's rib, Lilith was considered his equal, also formed from the dirt.
The texts describe Lilith as refusing to be subservient to Adam. She insisted on equality in their
As a consequence of her defiance, Lilith is often depicted as a demon in later folklore. She