Vashti

Vashti

La reine Vashti est un personnage du Livre d'Esther. Au début du récit, elle est l'épouse du roi de Perse, Assuérus, avant d'être répudiée pour avoir refusé de se présenter devant lui et ses convives lors d'un festin.

Pour la remplacer, les conseillers d'Assuérus organisent une sélection parmi les jeunes filles du royaume. Esther est choisie par Assuérus pour devenir sa nouvelle reine.

Pierre Matthieu, dramaturge jésuite du XVIe siècle, en a fait une tragédie.


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