voodoo-lady:Kiki Smith, Lilith 1994In medieval Jewish lore, Lilith was Adam’s first wife. When she d
voodoo-lady:Kiki Smith, Lilith 1994In medieval Jewish lore, Lilith was Adam’s first wife. When she demanded to be Adam’s equal, she was evicted from the Garden of Eden. Lilith flew away to the demon world, replaced by the more submissive Eve. Most statues receive our gaze passively, but Lilith stares back with piercing eyes, ready to pounce. -- source link