The term 'Seven-Veil Dancer' refers to the biblical figure Salome, who is known for her dance of the seven veils. According to the New Testament, Salome was the daughter of Herodias and stepdaughter of King Herod. She performed a dance for King Herod that so pleased him that he offered her anything she desired. Salome asked for the head of John the Baptist on a platter, which Herod granted. The dance of the seven veils has become a popular cultural reference in literature, art, and film.