They were priests of Ham, called El Ham; from whence was formed 'Lamus and 'lamia.
"A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume II. (of VI.)"
Jacob Bryant
She is said to have been the daughter of lamia, who was the daughter of Poseidon.
"A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume II. (of VI.)"
Jacob Bryant
358. Pausanias makes her the daughter of Jupiter and lamia.
"A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume II. (of VI.)"
Jacob Bryant