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Golems in Jewish Tradition

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Cosmic Reference Library Source Sheet

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In Jewish tradition, the golem is most widely known as an artificial creature created by magic, often to serve its creator. The word “golem” appears only once in the Bible (Psalms139:16). In Hebrew, “golem” stands for “shapeless mass.”

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