John the Baptist Reference

In line 82 Eliot says "Though I have sen my head (grown slightly bald) brought in upon a platter," This is a reference to John the Baptist, who was a prophet and the man who Jesus followed. This is why Prufrock said "I am no prophet" on line 83. John was also said to be the man to baptize Jesus. As for the reference of the head on a platter, a woman named Salome was granted a gift by Herod for her dancing. She could choose anything she wanted, so she chose John's head on a platter.