In Tuscan folklore, Aradia (Herodias) was the daughter of the Roman Goddess Diana and Lucifer. Aradia is venerated by followers of Stregheria, and the central character in Leland's Gospel of the Witches. The biblical character Herodias was the evil mother of the dancer Salome, who arranged for the death of John the Baptist.

Pronunciation: Ah-rah-dee-ah • (noun)

Alternate Spellings: Heria, Herodias

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