What is written of the kingdom of Greece

Mekhilta Tractate Vayehi Beshalach 2:21

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·March 24, 2026

What is written of the kingdom of Greece? (Ibid. 7:6) "After that, as I looked on, there was another one like a leopard, and it had on its back four wings like those of a bird; the beast had four heads, and dominion was given to it."

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