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Herod

Meaning

From the Greek name ‘Ηρωιδης (Heroides), which probably means "song of the hero" from ‘ηρως (heros)

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Famous People Named Herod

Herod Antipas

Herod Antipas (, Hērǭdēs Antipas; born before 20 BC – died after 39 AD), was a 1st-century ruler of Galilee and Perea, who bore the title of tetrarch ("ruler of a quarter") and is referred to as both.

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Herod and Mariamne

Herod and Mariamne is a 1671 tragedy by the English writer Samuel Pordage.

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Herod of Chalcis

Herod of Chalcis (d.

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Herod Philip

Herod Philip is used by some modern writers to refer to two sons of Herod the Great:.

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Herod (horse)

Herod (originally King Herod; April 1758 – 12 May 1780) was a Thoroughbred racehorse.

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Herod in Other Languages

Ancient GreekHerodias
Biblical GreekHerodias
Biblical LatinHerodias
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RussianRodion
RussianRodya

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