Salome and Herodias

Unbearable attacks in his accusatory sermons against Herod Antipas and all his family were carried out by John the Baptist throughout Judea, especially the wife of the king, Herodias. Strong hatred haunted her, and when the opportunity presented itself to get even with the preacher, she immediately took advantage of it. On the occasion of the birthday of King Herod, a magnificent feast was arranged in the palace and Salome, the daughter of Herodias was to dance in front of all the guests. The dance was so good that Herod vowed to fulfill her every wish, not knowing that his wife had already persuaded her daughter to ask as a gift. head of John the Baptist. Salome and Herodias act as one whole and create the image of an evil woman, one in two faces - one is young and beautiful, the other is cunning and experienced in weaving intrigues.