Herodias

a sermon, “Herodias is again furious; Herodias again dances; she once more requires the head of John;” an insolent allusion, which, as a woman and a sovereign, it was impossible for her to forgive.

The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire 1206

Curiously, although this must be one of the most well-known of all New Testament episodes, we only know the name of Herodias’s daughter—Salome—thanks to Josephus.

The Templar Revelation Lynn Picknett 2004

Curiously, although this must be one of the most well-known of all New Testament episodes, we only know the name of Herodias’s daughter—Salome—thanks to Josephus.

The Templar Revelation Lynn Picknett 2004

"Remember Sapphira," said the Grand Duke, "recall Herodias who fared happily in all things, and by no means forget the portmanteau."

Gallantry Dizain des Fetes Galantes James Branch Cabell 1918

In regard to the charge against Herodias, which is current among theological scandal-mongers, there is not a moderately intelligent jury of Christendom (if composed half of men and half of women) which, after examining all the available evidence, would not render a verdict in her favor of "Not Guilty."

The Woman's Bible Elizabeth Cady Stanton 1858

She is a Hungarian mezzo, and her Herodias was a fascinating wreck, drinking away her problems.

New York Sun - All Articles JAY NORDLINGER 2008

His dull gaze wandered toward the admirable "Herodias" of Giorgione which hung there in the corridor: the strained face of the woman, the accented muscles of her arms, the purple, bellying cloak which spread behind her, the livid countenance of the dead man staring up from the salver, -- all these he noted, idly.

Gallantry Dizain des Fetes Galantes James Branch Cabell 1918

To reconcile the two statements of Josephus about the place of exile and death, see Smith, "Dict. of the Bible", s.v. "Herodias" (note).

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 7: Gregory XII-Infallability 1840-1916 1913

"Herodias," on the one hand, and "Les Sept Princesses," of Maeterlinck on the other.

Oscar Wilde His Life and Confessions Harris, Frank 1910

"Herodias," and for some reason or other, the audience applauded with more warmth than usual.

The Goodness of St. Rocque and Other Stories Alice Moore Dunbar-Nelson 1905