Ahasuerus
Americannoun
noun
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As Esther rose through ranks to become the queen of Persia, she kept her religious identity secret to her husband, King Ahasuerus.
From Salon ● Mar. 16, 2022
He parodies these genres or artists using the same set of Megillah characters, including Haman, King Ahasuerus and Queen Vashti, Mordecai and Esther.
From New York Times ● Mar. 18, 2016
King Ahasuerus, thinks he’s going to replace his headstrong wife with a pliable young lady — but instead he winds up with Esther.
From Time ● Mar. 31, 2014
This one’s about a beautiful woman named Esther who disguises her Jewish identity to become the queen of the Persian King Ahasuerus.
From Salon ● Jan. 5, 2014
King Ahasuerus is seated at table, a proud and enamoured monarch, leaning upon the left arm and offering a cup of wine to the Queen, in an attitude truly dignified and regal.
From Lives of the most Eminent Painters Sculptors and Architects Vol 10 (of 10) Bronzino to Vasari, & General Index. by Giorgio Vasari
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