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WHO
THE HELL
IS LILITH , ANYWAY?
by Magdalin Leonardo
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1996/1997 Lilith Fair |
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Lilith Fair has only been around for three years, but legends about
the mythical figure called Lilith have been around for centuries.
If you don’t know who she is by now, you’re in luck. WOMANROCK.com
editors gathered the following information from the Lilith Fair
Web site and a brand-new book, “From Lilith to Lilith Fair: The
Authorized Story,” by Buffy Childerhose.
Everyone knows the biblical story of Adam and Eve, but according
to some sources, the Old Testament is not entirely accurate. In
the Talmud, she is described as a winged demoness disguised as a
human. She also appears in the Dead Sea Scrolls and the roots of
black magic. But no matter where the name of Lilith pops up, her
basic story is always the same:
After God created Adam, he created animals to keep him company.
Bored, Adam asked God for a companion. But it was Lilith, not Eve,
who first joined Adam in the Garden of Eden. In the beginning, Adam
was pleased, but as soon as Lilith showed him that she had a mind
of her own, their relationship soured. (Sound familiar?).
Lilith refused to be subservient to Adam; she insisted that they
were created equal. This got Adam very angry. After he flew into
a rage, Lilith left Adam and starting hanging out with Satan. Faced
with boredom again, Adam begged God to help him get Lilith back.
But she would have no part of it. Even after God sent His angels
to find her, Lilith vowed never to return to Eden.
After her rebellious act, God punished Lilith and she was labeled
a demon. But she wasn’t destined to dance with the devil forever.
Thanks to Sarah McLachlan and Lilith Fair, she has been elevated
to the status of goddess—a beautiful icon to be admired and adored
by women of all ages for her independent, non-conforming spirit.
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Long Live Lilith!
Section 1: Overview
Section 2: Lilith:Up Close
and Personal
Section 3: Live from Lilith!
Section 4: Lilith Village
Section 5: Who the Hell is
Lilith, Anyway?
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Visit the Official Lilith Fair Web Site at:
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Magdalin
Leonardo
is a freelance writer living in New York.
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