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King Herod - Massacres and Matricide
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Step into the wild world of King Herod – born in 72 BCE and meeting his end in 4 CE with a mysterious, wickedly named illness called "Herod's Evil." This guy was a Jewish lad who turned ruler and went all out with massive building projects like the Western Wall. But the catch? He funded them with heavy taxes, causing massive tensions, social inequality, and a rich vs. poor face-off. Herod was also a Greek superfan, and he pushed Greek culture so hard that it butted heads with traditional Jewish customs, sparking some epic cultural tensions. Plus, he had zero patience for critics in the religious department and was ruthless, executing prominent rabbis and scholars. His paranoia was off the charts, even leading him to murder his family members. But the darkest chapter? The "Massacre of the Innocents" in Bethlehem, where he ordered the slaughter of baby boys, all to eliminate a perceived rival. Talk about a wild ride in history! #KingHerod #WildHistory #HerodsEvil #TaxingTales #GreekSuperfan #CulturalClash #ReligiousRepression #DarkPolitics #InnocentsLost #HistoricalDrama #BadBleepsoftheBible
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