Herodias was a princess of the Herodian dynasty of Judaea during the time of the Roman Empire.
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10 Facts About Herodias
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Herod the Great executed his sons, Alexander and Aristobulus IV, in 7 BC, and engaged Herodias to Herod II was born on ca.
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Gospel of Mark states that Herodias was married to Philip, therefore some scholars have argued his name was Herod Philip.
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Herodias later divorced Herod II, although it is unclear when they were divorced.
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Herodias took upon her to confound the laws of our country, and divorced herself from her husband while he was alive, and was married to Herod Antipas.
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Herodias' second husband was Herod Antipas was born on before 20 BC; died after 39 AD and half-brother of Herod II.
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In medieval Europe a widespread belief held Herodias to be the supernatural leader of a supposed cult of witches, synonymous with Diana, Holda and Abundia.
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Together with Salome, Herodias was a frequent subject in depictions of the Power of Women topos in the later Medieval and Renaissance periods.
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The most common moment shown including Herodias is the Feast of Herod, showing Salome presenting John's severed head on a platter as Herodias dines with her husband and others.
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