While this dragon refers to Satan (see Revelation 12:9), it more specifically refers to the ancient pagan Roman Empire which Satan used to try and kill the man child--or Christ--as soon as He was born (see Matthew 2:1-18; Revelation 12:2-5).
Wakati joka huyu akirejewa kama Shetani (angalia Ufunuo 12:9), zaidi inalenga hasa kwenye Himaya ya Kirumi ya upagani wa zamani ambayo Shetani aliitumia kujaribu kumwua mtoto wa kiume au Kristo mara tu alipozaliwa (angalia Mathayo 2:1-18; Ufunuo 12:2-5).