Lilith, female demonic figure of Jewish folklore. A cult associated with Lilith survived among some Jews as late as the 7th century CE. The evil she threatened, especially against children and women in childbirth, was said to be counteracted by the wearing of an amulet bearing the names of certain angels.
One of the most frightening myths about Lilith, especially for parents, is she is believed to stalk children. Whether she stalks all babies or not is unknown. However, she often received the blame for babies dying in the womb or shortly after birth.
Many people also believe that she will prefer young boys over girls; however, there is no direct reason for this. She simply goes after children who are only a few days to a couple of weeks old because she believes this is one of her callings.
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