Salome
Salome is a figure who appears in the New Testament of the Bible, specifically in the Gospels of Matthew and Mark. She is most well-known for her role in the beheading of John the Baptist.
Biblical Accounts[edit | edit source]
In the Gospel of Mark, Salome is identified as the daughter of Herodias, who was the wife of Herod Antipas. Salome's dance before Herod Antipas led to the beheading of John the Baptist. Herod, pleased by Salome's dance, promised to grant her any wish. Prompted by her mother, Salome asked for the head of John the Baptist on a platter, which Herod reluctantly granted.
In the Gospel of Matthew, the story is similar, but Salome is not named. Instead, she is referred to as "the daughter of Herodias".
Historical Context[edit | edit source]
Salome's story is set in the historical context of the first century AD, during the reign of Herod Antipas, the tetrarch of Galilee and Perea. Herod Antipas was a son of Herod the Great, and he ruled from 4 BC to 39 AD.
Cultural Impact[edit | edit source]
Salome's story has had a significant cultural impact, inspiring numerous works of art, literature, and music. She is often depicted in art as a symbol of dangerous female seductiveness. Her story has been the subject of many paintings, plays, operas, and films.
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