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Tis Lilith. Who? Adam's first wife is she. Beware the lure…

“Tis Lilith. Who? Adam's first wife is she. Beware the lure within her lovely tresses, The splendid sole adornment of her hair; When she succeeds therewith a youth to snare, Not soon again she frees him from her jesses.” quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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“Tis Lilith. Who? Adam's first wife is she. Beware the lure within her lovely tresses, The splendid sole adornment of her hair; When she succeeds therewith a youth to snare, Not soon again she frees him from her jesses.”

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Lilith is portrayed as a seductive danger who entraps men, then releases them, warning of alluring but perilous feminine power.

In simple terms: Lilith tempts men, then frees them, showing seductive danger.

Key Takeaway

Beware charming allure that can trap you.

Themes

temptation power gender dynamics danger

Mood

cautious reflective

Type

cautionary mythic

When to use this quote

  • romantic relationships
  • career ambitions
  • creative projects
  • personal boundaries

Key Concepts

mythology psychology freedom

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you recognize seductive patterns in your life?
  • How can you balance attraction with caution?
A Different Perspective

The warning may oversimplify complex female agency.

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