Daniel's prophetic visions in the Book of Daniel detail a sequence of world-dominating empires symbolized by different elements and creatures. The statue in Daniel 2 and beasts of Daniel 7 represent Babylon, Medo-Persia, Greece, and Rome. Rome's extended influence is depicted as the feet of iron mixed with clay and the fourth, fearsome beast. Daniel's prophesies, fulfilled through actual historical events, highlight their accuracy and affirm the divine origin of the Scriptures, contributing to the debate against modern skepticism.