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'''Esther''', born '''Hadassah''', is the [[Jewish]] heroine of the [[Esther (Biblical Book)|Book of Esther]] in the [[Old Testament]].  She was born about 500 B.C.  Becoming the queen of the Persian King, Ahasuerus (commonly identified with either [[Xerxes| Xerxes I]] or Artaxerxes II), she is able to save her people from a plot to destroy them at the hands of [[Haman]].  The festival commemorating this event, [[Purim]], is still celebrated in [[Judaism]].

'''Esther''', born '''Hadassah''', is the [[Jewish]] heroine of the [[Esther (Biblical Book)|Book of Esther]] in the [[Old Testament]].  She was born about 400 B.C.  Becoming the queen of the Persian King, Ahasuerus (commonly identified with either [[Xerxes| Xerxes I]] or Artaxerxes II), she is able to save her people from a plot to destroy them at the hands of [[Haman]].  The festival commemorating this event, [[Purim]], is still celebrated in [[Judaism]].

Esther was an orphan, raised by her cousin, [[Mordecai]].  She was chosen to replace the deposed Queen of Persia because of her meticulous preparation.   

Esther was an orphan, raised by her cousin, [[Mordecai]].  She was chosen to replace the deposed Queen of Persia because of her meticulous preparation.