Lilitu was considered a demon .
Lilitu was was often depicted as subsisting on the blood of babies , and estries , female shape - changing , blood - drinking demons , were said to roam the night among the population , seeking victims .
Lilitu was considered a demon and was often depicted as subsisting on the blood of babies , and estries , female shape - changing , blood - drinking demons , were said to roam the night among the population , seeking victims .