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Shadows In Eden: Living Lilith Abstract

Although many people think that myths are fictional stories from the distant past that

hold no value for us in modern times, in this paper I attempted to show that myths are still

relevant to our lives. I have demonstrated how working with a mythological figure can inform a

person’s life and assist an individual with her psychological individuation. I have used a

heuristic approach to document my own work with Lilith. Using a feminist hermeneutical lens, I

read religious texts that discussed Lilith in order to inform and deepen my understanding of Her

and I enriched my process through the use of art-based research. I have discussed the history of

Lilith, posited alternate ways of viewing this archetypal woman, and demonstrated how

developing a relationship with Her can be a path to healing and empowerment. Among the other

topics I have addressed are mythological and archetypal views of Lilith; how these archetypes

can facilitate the integration of disparate parts of oneself into a psychologically whole individual;

Jungian use of “mythological” figures as symbols of our individual psychological processes; and

the ways in which I have personally integrated Lilith as my role model. This study is important

because myths are encoded with a wisdom that spans across time and cultures. This thesis

demonstrates one way people can use myth to transform their relationship with self and live life

in a psychologically healthier way.

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