haaman
Haman is a figure best known from the Hebrew Bible’s Book of Esther, where he is depicted as the principal antagonist in the Persian Empire under King Ahasuerus (commonly identified with Xerxes I). The text identifies him as an Agagite, and describes him as a high-ranking official in the king’s court with the authority to issue decrees.
According to the story, Haman becomes enraged when Mordecai, a Jewish royal官, refuses to bow to him.
The turning point comes when Queen Esther, who is Jewish, reveals her identity and pleads for her
Historically, Haman is considered a literary figure within the Esther narrative, and scholars debate whether he