Artistic performer given her head? (6)

Times Cryptic #28736 | 22 Down | 2023-10-17
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Cryptic. Not her own head, but that of John the Baptist. According to some accounts she requested it served on a plate as a reward for performing the Dance of the Seven Veils at a feast given to celebrate the birthday of her uncle King Herod.

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