Although Herod was appalled by the request , he reluctantly agreed and had John executed in the prison .
When Salome asked her mother what she should request , she was told to ask for the head of John the Baptist on a platter .
Although Herod was appalled by the request , he reluctantly agreed and had John the Baptist executed in the prison .
When Salome asked her mother what she should request , she was told to ask for the head of John the Baptist on a platter .