Who is Lilith? What is a Jinn?

As you read over the next week, Mr. Beaver will reference someone called "Lilith." In ancient Jewish mythology, Lilith was a female demon, representing all things "dark and terrifying." In Jewish folklore she was often referred to as the first wife of Adam, who left the Garden of Eden because she did not want to be Adam's wife. Mr. Beaver declares that the White Witch is a descendant of Lilith on one side and of giants on the other, thus she is not human in any way. He also explains that she is a "jinn," which is a term sometimes used to refer to genies. A jinn is a supernatural creature that can take human form when it chooses. Here is an early representation of Lilith:


Source: myjewishlearning.com