Who is Lilith from George MacDonald and what is their importance? George-MacDonald English & Literature Lilith | George MacDonald

According to legend, Lilith was Adam's first wife. In the legend, Adam's wife Eve, as recorded in the Bible, was his second wife. In Section 365 Lilith is begged by Mara to give away the thing that is not hers, probably either her soul or her life. Lilith instead begs Adam to cut off her hand so that she can sleep.