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Lamia

Bible Dictionary of Animals, Plants and other Objects

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Credit: Greg Hume

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Comments: Rufous morph of the Eastern Screech Owl.

 

Credit: Charles J. Sharp

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Comments: Tropical screech owl (Megascops choliba luctisomus), Anton Valley, Panama

 

Lamia (Isaiah 34:14) — Is a translation of Hebrew, lîlîth - Strongs: H3917; according to the old popular legends, the lamia was a feminine bloodthirsty monster, devouring men and children. In the above cited place, some kind of owl, either the screech or the hooting owl, is very probably meant.

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  • Isaiah 34:14
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Bible Diciontary of Animals, Plants, and other Objects. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​apo/​l/lamia.html. 2024.
 
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