Two primary characteristics are seen in these legends about Lilith: Lilith as the incarnation of lust, causing men to be led astray, and Lilith as a child-killing witch, who strangles helpless neonates. These two aspects of the Lilith legend seemed to have evolved separately; there is hardly a tale where she encompasses both roles. But the aspect of the witch-like role that Lilith plays broadens her archetype of the destructive side of witchcraft. Such stories are commonly found among Jewish folklore.
Two primary characteristics are seen in these legends about Lilith Lilith as the incarnation of lust causing men to be led astray and Lilith as a child-killing witch who strangles helpless neonates These two aspects of the Lilith legend seemed to have evolved separately; there is hardly a tale where she encompasses both roles But the aspect of the witch-like role that Lilith plays broadens her archetype of the destructive side of witchcraft Such stories are commonly found among Jewish folklore