Salome
Demanded a head
Salome is a biblical figure, the stepdaughter of Herod Antipas, who danced for him and requested the head of John the Baptist as her reward.
The name has become associated with seductive dancing and fatal feminine allure, appearing frequently in art, opera, and literature.
As a given name, Salome remains in use, particularly in Hispanic and Eastern European cultures.
Ancient Judean king
- John the BaptistProphet who baptized the Messiah
- New TestamentSecond biblical division
- GospelChristian salvation teaching
- MatthewFirst gospel writer
Mark · Judea · beheading · platter · stepdaughter · martyr · prophet · banquet
- tragedyDisastrous or sorrowful event
- decadenceMoral decline through excess
- AestheticismDoctrine elevating beauty above morality
- fin de siècleCentury's closing cultural moment
symbolism · censorship · scandal · French · banned · morality · illustration · one-act
Treacherous enchantress
- seductressWoman who entices romantically
- temptressWoman who entices
- orientalismInterest in Eastern aesthetics
- iconicWidely recognized, enduring
symbolist · Pre-Raphaelite · obsession · desire · bewitchment · allure · sensuality · captivation
Operatic solo piece
- librettoOpera's written words
- sopranoHighest female voice range
- dissonanceLack of harmony
- leitmotifRecurring thematic phrase
premiere · one-act · orchestration · Dresden · final scene · censorship · decapitation · scandalous
Herod
Ancient Judean king
- John the BaptistProphet who baptized the Messiah
- New TestamentSecond biblical division
- GospelChristian salvation teaching
Matthew · Mark · Judea · beheading · platter · stepdaughter · martyr · prophet · banquet · execution
Oscar Wilde
- tragedyDisastrous or sorrowful event
- decadenceMoral decline through excess
- AestheticismDoctrine elevating beauty above morality
fin de siècle · symbolism · censorship · scandal · French · banned · morality · illustration · one-act · Sarah Bernhardt
femme fatale
Treacherous enchantress
- seductressWoman who entices romantically
- temptressWoman who entices
- orientalismInterest in Eastern aesthetics
iconic · symbolist · Pre-Raphaelite · obsession · desire · bewitchment · allure · sensuality · captivation
aria
Operatic solo piece
- librettoOpera's written words
- sopranoHighest female voice range
- dissonanceLack of harmony
leitmotif · premiere · one-act · orchestration · Dresden · final scene · censorship · decapitation · scandalous · expressionism
- Biblical FiguresJesus, Adam, Eve, Moses, Noah
- Title CharactersAladdin, Amadeus, Anastasia, Annie, Bambi
- 1900s LiteratureThe Time Machine, War of the Worlds, Heart of Darkness, The Picture of Dorian Gray, Dorian Gray
- Arizona TownsFlagstaff, Prescott, Sedona, Globe, Winslow
- art subjectssubject matter, landscapes, human form, religion, seascapes
- Biblical WomenEve, Mary, Ruth, Sarah, Rachel
SalomeVirgin Mary
Mother of Christ
Ruth · Elizabeth · John the Baptist · Jesus Christ · Mary Magdalene
SalomeAndrew
Male given name
Jesus Christ · Elizabeth · Zechariah · Elijah
SalomeVirgin Mary
Mother of Christ
Joan of Arc · Penelope · Cordelia · Antigone · Blessed Virgin