Lectionary Calendar
Thursday, October 30th, 2025
the Week of Proper 25 / Ordinary 30
the Week of Proper 25 / Ordinary 30
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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.
Bible Diciontary of Animals, Plants, and other Objects. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​apo/​l/lamia.html. 2024.