{John, whom I beheaded} (hon ego apekephalisa I(9361)n(886e)). His
fears got the best of him and so Herod settled down on this
nightmare. He could still see that charger containing John's head
coming towards him in his dreams. The late verb apokephaliz(935c)
means to cut off the head. Herod had ordered it done and
recognizes his guilt.