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metaphorical
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often translated differently
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easy to reinterpret after events occur.
This phenomenon is sometimes called retroactive prophecy—people matching vague texts to real events afterward.
In short:
Three commonly cited “future” interpretations are:
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A large global war.
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Major climate disasters.
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Political upheaval in Europe.
But none are confirmed predictions, and many experts view them as examples of how ambiguous texts can be adapted to fit almost any era.