salome

• Nom propre désignant une femme de l'histoire biblique, connue pour sa danse ayant conduit à la décapitation de Jean le Baptiste.

A proper noun referring to a woman from biblical history, known for her dance that led to the beheading of John the Baptist.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. Biblical figureC1formal

   A woman from the New Testament who, according to the Gospels, danced for King Herod and, at her mother's prompting, requested the head of John the Baptist on a platter.

   Salomé (figure biblique)

   • The story of Salome is often depicted in Renaissance art.
   • Salome's dance is a famous scene in biblical narratives.
   • Herod granted Salome's request for the head of John the Baptist.