Lilin Explained

Lilin were hostile night spirits that attacked men in ancient Mesopotamian religion and Jewish folklore.

Judaism

In Jewish mythology, Lilin is a term for night spirits.^{[1] [2]}

Biblical apocrypha

In the Syriac Apocalypse of Baruch, lilin come from the desert and they are similar to shedim.^[3]

See also

• Lilu (mythology), Akkadian and Sumerian demons
• Lilith, Jewish female demon
• Nocnitsa

Notes and References

1. Web site: LILITH - JewishEncyclopedia.com. Jewish Encyclopedia. 21 September 2016.
2. Web site: DEMONOLOGY - JewishEncyclopedia.com. Jewish Encyclopedia. 21 September 2016.
3. Book: Charles, Robert Henry. The Apocalypse of Baruch. 16. Lilin.. 1896. A. and C. Black. 21 September 2016. Internet Archive.