1. Ancient Origins: Lilitu and Early Mesopotamian Roots The earliest known references to Lilith trace back to Sumerian, Akkadian, and Babylonian mythology around 3000 BCE. In these ancient texts, beings called “Lilitu” were wind or night spirits, often associated with storms, disease, or sexuality. In Sumerian mythology, Lilitu and related spirits were sometimes depicted as female night demons. The Akkadian word līlītu referred to a female spirit of the night, while lilu referred to a male count