In Bible prophecy, political powers are frequently represented by animals, or “Beasts”. This practice is not limited to Bible times, for we still use animal symbols to represent countries today.
Katika unabii wa Biblia, mamlaka za kisiasa mara ntingi zinawakilishwa na wanyama, au “Hayawani.” Mazoea haya hayafungwi na nyakati za Biblia, kwani bado tunatumia picha za wanyama kuwakilisha nchi leo.