9. Lilith
Lilith is a divisive figure, to say the least. She was a demon, sex goddess or a dark deity, according to whom you’re talking to.
In some folkloric texts (particularly Jewish folklore), she is said to be Adam’s first wife (before Eve). She flew out of the Garden of Eden after refusing to make herself subservient to Adam. It is difficult to pinpoint her exact origin as many tales fly around her and what she truly is, but the sure thing is, she was an amazingly strong woman and maybe the first one to stand up for womankind.
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