his end.213 Whether Susanna’s beauty214 or that of women generally, which according to the Tale of the Three Youths drives men to madness or makes Darius look a fool for his indulgence of his concubine,215 sexual attractiveness is seen as something positive in itself. Such silliness by men is reflected in Antiochus’ lavish gift of cities to his concubine216 and in Antipas’ intoxication with Herodias’ daughter, which according to Mark led to the execution of John the Baptist.217 Finding its fulfilment