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Herods

Historical Figure
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

Herods refers to members of the Herodian dynasty, known for their rule in Judea during the time of Jesus.

Detailed Definition
The term Herods specifically points to the rulers from the Herodian dynasty, particularly King Herod the Great, who is infamous for his role in the biblical narrative surrounding the birth of Jesus. In the poem, the mention of Herods symbolizes the dangers and threats that can arise against beauty and life, as they are depicted as waiting to 'murder' the flower, representing innocence and fragility.
Example
Example in poetry:
"Many Herods lie in wait each hour To murder thee as soon as thou art born—" (Biblical tyrants); "The Herods of the age" (allusion to oppressors); "A modern Herod in power" (political); "Herod's cruel decree" (historical); "The Herods of the soul: pride and envy" (allegorical)
Additional Notes
The term 'Herods' is used in the poem to illustrate the lurking dangers that threaten the beauty and life of the rose.; Found in the poem, A Rose by Sir Richard Fanshawe
Also Known As
tyrants cruel kings slaughterers
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