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Dlx2 · 08-30-2007, 09:47 AM

Is the story of Sampson and Delilah derived from a Canaanite myth of some hero and the goddess Lilit/Lilith/Lilu? It seems that there are more than simply etymological similarities via the word laylah (night).

Anyone know anything more on this?

Derec · 08-30-2007, 05:50 PM

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Is the story of Sampson and Delilah derived from a Canaanite myth of some hero and the goddess Lilit/Lilith/Lilu? It seems that there are more than simply etymological similarities via the word laylah (night).

Anyone know anything more on this?

If Samson is really a demoted Sun god, then it is only natural that night be his nemesis.

08-30-2007, 09:47 AM	#1
Dlx2 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 2,546	Lilith and Delilah Is the story of Sampson and Delilah derived from a Canaanite myth of some hero and the goddess Lilit/Lilith/Lilu? It seems that there are more than simply etymological similarities via the word laylah (night). Anyone know anything more on this?

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