Judith
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- proper noun
- NSFW
- In the Apocrypha, Judith is celebrated for her bravery in beheading the Assyrian general Holofernes to save her people.
- Judith and Holofernes
- Judith in Hebbel
Examples
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It's actually Judith slaying Holofernes.
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Judith and Holofernes, the holy grail of Baroque scholars around the world.
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I've heard that our first queen, Judith the Brave, rivaled Helen of Troy.
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Both focus more on the painting above Edith's head, which depicts Judith and Holofernes.
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One of the most captivating stories in the Apocrypha is that of Judith, who demonstrates remarkable courage against the Assyrians.
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The tale of Judith highlights her cunning and strength, marking her as a heroic figure in Jewish history.
Compounds
- Literature
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8.6
A religious book in some Christian Bibles that tells how a woman saves her people
Surface Forms
Etymology
Judith is a name from the Hebrew Yehudit, which means 'woman from Judea' or 'Jewish woman' and comes from the same root as Jew and Judea. So the name fits the famous heroine, because she is a Jewish woman who saves her people.