Revelations

Revelations uses the basic tools all prophecies use, metaphor and vagueness. Metaphor can lend itself to multiple interpretations, and any event withing those interpretations can be taken to mean the prophecy came true. Vagueness serves the same purpose, because more events can fit within the criteria of the prophecy and makes it more acceptable. Both of these elements can also be found in the prophecies of one of the most famous prophets, Nostradamus.

I find the imagery of the dragon in 12 interesting because dragons would be symbols of evilfor a long time, especially in the Christian/Catholic world, exemplified by the tale of Saint George and the Dragon. All reptiles seemed to have a negativeimage, and it lasts until today, and I find it interesting that we can trace it backto the Bible where sakes, serpents, and dragins were vilified.