The vision in Revelation 17-18 describes the great prostitute representing dis-inhibited female sexuality and chaos. It symbolizes the emergence of sexually attractive apparitions that drain vitality, and the beast of the state represents the collapse of unity and the enticement of hedonism by power-hungry tyrants. The woman's superficial beauty conceals her offering of disgusting things, and her eventual demise signifies that tyrants will exploit desires but ultimately take everything. The pursuit of hedonic pleasure leads to a lack of fulfillment and impedes the formation of meaningful relationships. This warning indicates that the seductive trap of hedonism ultimately leads to chaos and vulnerability.