We are told that the dragon is, "that serpent of old, called the Devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world" (Rev. [[12:9|bible.87.12.9]]+). The dragon is said to have seven heads and ten horns[#15-#4][#15-#22] (Rev. [[12:3|bible.87.12.3]]+). The heads of the dragon are said to wear diadems (Rev. [[12:3|bible.87.12.3]]+), a further indication that the heads represent kings (Rev. [[17:9-10|bible.87.17.9-87.17.10]]+). The Beast, who also has seven heads and ten horns (Rev. [[13:1|bible.87.13.1]]+; Rev. [[17:3|bible.87.17.3]]+, [[7|bible.87.17.7]]+), is closely identified with the dragon. This reflects the dragon's empowerment of the Beast[#15-#16] (Rev. [[13:2-4|bible.87.13.2-87.13.4]]+). This empowerment is likely related to the healing of the fatal wound resulting in the Beast's rise from the Abyss to be marveled at by the world (Rev. [[13:3|bible.87.13.3]]+; [[17:8|bible.87.17.8]]+). See Supernatural Origin?. See commentary on Revelation 20:4. See Symbols of Kingdoms.