Chapter IX.

Lilith.

Madonnas--Adam's first wife--Her flight and doom--Creation of Devils--Lilith marries Samaël--Tree of Life--Lilith's part in the Temptation--Her locks--Lamia--Bodeima--Meschia and Meschiane--Amazons--Maternity--Rib-theory of Woman--Káli and Durga--Captivity of Woman