Myra
Wood
Sherman
Oaks, California, USA
Lilith Rising
A truly controversial
figure, the goddess Lilith was purported by Rabbis in the 6th century to be Adam’s first wife,
created at the same time from the same earth and equal to man. It’s said that
she was banished from the Garden of Eden when she refused to be subservient to
her husband. Other accounts claim she sprouted wings and flew away under her
own volition. Demonized as unclean, a seductress or the demon queen, Lilith was
portrayed by ancient scholars as lesser than her male counterpart.
I prefer the more
feminist interpretation of her as the symbol of the powerful potential in all
women. Women are often characterized in a negative light or even considered mad
when they express their authentic voice by those afraid of our true nature. One
thing is clear. Lilith had a great sense of herself, a mind of her own and
wasn’t afraid to express it.
Freeform crochet with
craft wire, steel hook, Kreinik threads, Czech glass beads, broken brass and
rhinestone chains. It’s VERY sparkly!
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