Lilith: Queen of the Desert

by Anya Kless (Editor)

Goddess? Demon? First woman? Feminist icon? Who—or what—is Lilith? For centuries, She has haunted the edges of civilization. In the 21st century, She seems to be asserting Herself more adamantly than ever. Has She been calling you? For the first time, this volume combines historical, practical, and devotional material on Lilith. It gives an overview of Her presence in the writings, lore, and imaginations of a variety of cultures from ancient Sumerian to present day vampirism. It provides an introduction to forming a personal and working relationship with Lilith as a living and vibrant entity, including correspondences, lessons, offerings, and a basic ritual. Most importantly, it serves as the first collection of devotional writing for and about Lilith. Contributed by writers around the globe, these poems, prayers, and essays give insights into the mysteries of this elusive and often misunderstood figure by those who already know and love Her.

Genres: Spirituality

135 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[JHM · Rating 4 out of 5]

This relatively slim volume has an unexpected amount of intense content. From the admirably academic-but-accessible introduction to the deeply personal accounts of modern devotees, "Queen of the Desert" provides a moving, multi-faceted introduction to a complicated and powerful goddess.