A bribe to a politician or other formidable person can also be called a "sop to" this watchdog of Hades
[DOC] [TLE] Manser Dictionary Classical and Biblical Allusions - Scribd [PAR] A kind and selfless person, for example, may be referred to ... Biblical allusions 
also include the Bible reference and sometimes the text .... (aseldama) A 
battlefield or any other place where much blood .....