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Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse are characters in the Bible who symbolize different kinds of destruction. The first horseman is usually shown riding a white horse and is called Conquest or Pestilence. He is a symbol of war, violence, and suffering. The second horseman rides a red horse and is named War. He symbolizes more destruction, with fighting and battle. The third horseman rides a black horse and is called Famine. He symbolizes famine and starvation, representing a shortage of food. The last horseman rides a pale horse and is called Death. He symbolizes the end of life, with people dying from natural disasters, wars, and disease. All four horsemen together represent a time of great suffering and destruction.