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The biblical account (Matthew 14:1-12, Mark 6:14-29, Luke 9:7-9) portrays the beheading of St. John the Baptist by Herod Antipas. According to the Synoptic Gospels, Herod had imprisoned John because he reproved Herod for divorcing his wife (Phasaelis), and unlawfully taking his brother Philip's wife, Herodias. On Herod's birthday, Herodias' daughter (traditionally named Salome) danced before the king and his guests. Her dancing pleased Herod so much that in his drunkenness he promised to give her anything she desired, Up to half of his kingdom. When the daughter asked her mother what she should request, she was told to ask for the head of John the Baptist on a platter. Although Herod was appalled by the request, he reluctantly agreed and had John executed in the prison.
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woofer3
very descriptive piece of music with good production and playing. I remember learning about this story in school. Royalty again ! gord I dunno, Cromwell sorted then out for us in the UK, and not before time. Bit extreme maybe though! Mind you we've still got 'em here.
Excellent work,
John