Who Is King Herod? Origin, Powers and Key Facts
King Herod (In the Public Domain): Herod was the Roman client king in Judea at the time of Jesus. He was one of history's greatest architectural minds.
King Herod is a In the Public Domain comic book character, the alter ego of Herod I, with over 30 comic issue appearances. Herod was the Roman client king in Judea at the time of Jesus. He was one of history's greatest architectural minds.
Who is King Herod?
Born c. 73-74 BC and reigned in Judea from c. 37-4 BC Herod is probably most infamous for issuing the decree to massacre all of the male children in Bethlehem under the age of two in an event forever called "The Massacre of the Innocents". He made this political calculation based upon information concerning the recent birth of a King of Israel related to him by travelling "magi" searching for this new king. Herod also murdered his wife and three sons.
Key facts
King Herod is of human origin. The character is published by In the Public Domain. With 30 recorded issue appearances, King Herod ranks among the most featured characters in comics.
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Who is King Herod?
Herod was the Roman client king in Judea at the time of Jesus. He was one of history's greatest architectural minds.
What is King Herod's real name?
King Herod's real identity is Herod I.
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