"Lilitu's tears became rivers and streams Flowers grew where Lilitu walked Trees grew where Lilitu sat The ashes became fertile soil And an orchard became Lilitu's home
In Lilitu's orchard many animals are People came to live in paradise Lilitu gave them grain and taught them to harvest Lilitu made bread and beer The people rejoiced, ate and drank"
- translation by Charles Alexander Moffat of ancient Sumerian epic.
Also known as Lilith.
Agricultural/fertility goddess of the Sumerians.
"Lilitu's tears became rivers and streams
Flowers grew where Lilitu walked
Trees grew where Lilitu sat
The ashes became fertile soil
And an orchard became Lilitu's home
In Lilitu's orchard many animals are
People came to live in paradise
Lilitu gave them grain and taught them to harvest
Lilitu made bread and beer
The people rejoiced, ate and drank"
- translation by Charles Alexander Moffat of ancient Sumerian epic.