Short Fiction · Character
Herod
The biblical king appearing in a Christmas legend.
minor
Also known as King Herod
First appearance: Bethlehem's Children
Herod shows up with force in The Emperor's Vision. The page is where that presence becomes real.
King in Jerusalem at the time of the holy night, mentioned in the opening of the chapter.
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In The Emperor's Vision: King in Jerusalem at the time of the holy night, mentioned in the opening of the chapter. Later, in Bethlehem's Children: King Herod orders the massacre of Bethlehem's children to eliminate the…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Diverse Historical, Biblical, and Legendary Figures
- Religious and Domestic Figures
- Protagonist
- Historical and Legendary Figures
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Herod in Bethlehem's Children