Whore of Babylon
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The Whore of Babylon is a villainous character in the Book of Revelation, generally considered a reference to Rome. She is described as clothed in purple and scarlet, adorned with gold, jewels, and pearls, and holding a golden cup full of abominations. The Whore of Babylon is also described as riding a beast with seven heads, which are interpreted as the seven hills of Rome.
When
- First attested
- 0 CE
- Attested period
- 0 – 200
- Historical notes
- Figure in the Book of Revelation.
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Source passages
“Later, the book introduces a villainous character called the Whore of Babylon, generally considered a reference to Rome, the dominant power of the era, and potentially an outright caricature of Roma: The woman was clothed in purple and scarlet, and adorned with gold and jewels and pearls”
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