Talk:Succubus

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Jewish mythology, Lillith, and the succubus

Several questions:

• Why is 'mythology' an acceptable word to use here? Is it reasonable to say "Christian Mythology" elsewhere on this site? I would suggest the word 'tradition' to be used instead.
• I cannot find any references to specifically Jewish tradition linking Lilith to being a succubus (and not other stories). I can find instances of Christianity in the middle ages drawing upon Jewish tradition and considering Lilith and her offspring to be succubus and causing wet dreams[1][2]

In any case, this needs a citation and clarification. If it is appropriate to keep in, I would suggest the following passage:

Christian, Islamic, and Judaism tradition consider Lilith to be a seducer and a demon - thus a succubus. This originates with the attempt to reconcile the two creation stories[3] and a passage in Isaiah 34:14 which suggests Adam had two wives - the first creation story where God made man and woman equal, the woman was Lilith. When Lilith rebelled against God, God created another woman named Eve from Adam's rib.

Failing the background material, this passage should be removed. --Mtur 21:30, 20 April 2007 (EDT)

I use the word "mythology" as the succubus, although enshrined in Christian belief (Lilith, the Lilym) also appears in other tales of folklore that may not have a grounding in the Holy Bible. Although I would not wish to make an assertion without further consulting my research library, it would seem that the cautionary tale of the succubus (or indeed incubus) may indeed precede the Holy Bible in folklore of the British Isles (bearing in mind that tales of misplaced love/lust are a common theme in all cultures).

Your suggestion however, seems like a reasonable one. (although I would need clarity on the Islamic viewpoint, I am not a scholar of Islam). I recall tales of a third wife (between Lilith and Eve) but agiain, would need to consult various libraries.