Lamia (Italian variant)
The Lamia Italian variant in Lebanese folklore represents the fascinating fusion of European and Middle Eastern mythological traditions. Lebanon, with its long history of cultural exchange between East and West, developed its own unique version of the Lamia myth. This version combines the Greek child-devouring monster with Middle Eastern demonic traditions, including elements of the Arabic jinn and the Mesopotamian Lamashtu. The Lebanese Lamia is a shapeshifting female spirit that uses beauty as a disguise to hide her monstrous nature, preying on both children and unwary adults