Lilith: Forgotten First Woman and Rebel
What if the first woman wasn’t Eve—but Lilith? Hidden in the margins of myth and mysticism, Lilith is the woman who stood her ground. Created equal to Adam, she refused submission, chose exile over subservience, and became a symbol of independence, sensuality, and untamed feminine power. This post explores Lilith’s origins, the spiritual symbolism of her defiance, and practical ways to call on her energy to awaken your own sovereignty. For more background, see this companion piece: https://welovespells.net/blogs/news/lilith-the-forgotten-first-woman-and-rebel-of-creation Who Was Lilith? The True Story of the First Woman Long before the Eve narrative took hold, ancient Near Eastern myths and later strands of Jewish mysticism spoke of a first woman who was not fashioned from a rib. Lilith was said to be created from the same dust as Adam—an equal in body, mind, and will. When Adam demanded dominance, Lilith refused. She spoke a forbidden name, reclaimed her voice, and left Eden rat...