Vera Zingsem – Lilith 2007 Turkish Book Turkey

Vera Zingsem – Lilith (Lilith) – İlya Yayınevi Turkish Edition (2007)

Description:

This Turkish edition of Lilith by Vera Zingsem was published by İlya Yayınevi in 2007. Printed in Turkish, the book explores the mythological, religious, symbolic, and cultural history of Lilith, one of the most mysterious and controversial female figures in ancient mythology and mystical tradition.

Drawing upon ancient Mesopotamian mythology, Jewish folklore, Kabbalistic writings, medieval legends, and comparative mythology studies, Vera Zingsem examines how the figure of Lilith evolved over thousands of years across different civilizations and belief systems. Often portrayed as a rebellious feminine archetype associated with freedom, sexuality, independence, night symbolism, and forbidden knowledge, Lilith became one of the most enduring mythological figures of the ancient Near East.

The book traces Lilith’s origins from early Mesopotamian demonology and Babylonian mythology to later appearances in Jewish mystical literature and medieval folklore. Particular attention is given to the famous tradition describing Lilith as Adam’s first wife who refused submission and abandoned Eden, later transforming into a symbolic figure associated with exile, autonomy, temptation, and supernatural power.

Vera Zingsem approaches Lilith not only as a mythological character but also as a psychological, cultural, and symbolic archetype. The work discusses how Lilith has been interpreted throughout history within religion, folklore, literature, feminism, esotericism, psychoanalysis, and modern cultural thought.

Themes such as feminine power, rebellion, sexuality, exile, forbidden wisdom, spiritual duality, and the tension between social order and individual freedom appear throughout the analysis. The book also examines how Lilith became a recurring figure in art, literature, occult traditions, and modern mythology.

Beyond mythology itself, the work provides readers with insight into the symbolic role of female archetypes within ancient societies and religious traditions. Through interdisciplinary interpretation, the book combines mythology, history, comparative religion, symbolism, and cultural criticism.

For readers interested in mythology, ancient religions, symbolism, feminist interpretations of myth, and esoteric traditions, this Turkish edition represents an important modern study of one of mythology’s most enigmatic figures.

Key Features:

• Author: Vera Zingsem

• Original Title: Lilith

• Turkish Title: Lilith

• Publisher: İlya Yayınevi

• Publication Date: 2007

• Language: Turkish

• Format: Paperback

• Genre: Mythology; Comparative Religion; Symbolism; Cultural Studies

• Subject: The mythological and symbolic history of Lilith

• Mythological Content: Mesopotamian mythology; Jewish folklore; Kabbalah; Medieval legends

• Themes: Feminine power; Rebellion; Sexuality; Forbidden knowledge; Independence; Spiritual symbolism

• Cultural Scope: Ancient Near East; Jewish mystical tradition; Medieval mythology

• Academic Focus: Comparative mythology and symbolic interpretation

• Historical Importance: Explores one of the oldest and most controversial female mythological archetypes

• Educational Value: Introductory analytical work on Lilith traditions and mythological symbolism

• Cultural Importance: Examines the transformation of Lilith across religion, folklore, and modern culture

• Collector Appeal: Turkish mythology and esoteric studies reference edition