Viking Apocalypse: Is The World Coming to an End?

We all breathed a sigh of relief when we made it through the Mayan apocalypse unscathed. However, it seems we may not be out of the woods just yet. According to Viking mythology, the world is set to end this Saturday, February 22nd in a cataclysmic event known as the Viking Apocalypse. The ancient Norse belief holds that on this day, the planet will split open, releasing the inhabitants of Hel, the Norse underworld, and bringing about the end of the world as we know it.

According to Norse mythology, Ragnarok is a series of events that signifies the end of the world. It includes a final predicted battle that leads to the demise of several major gods, such as Odin and Loki. The prophecy suggests that Thor will meet his end by this Saturday. The doomsday has been foreseen to be imminent for about 100 days now. It all begins when the wolf son of Loki, Fenrir, breaks free from captivity and is set to devour the sun, while his brother Hati consumes the moon, resulting in stars falling from the sky and catastrophic earthquakes shaking the Earth. Additionally, a colossal serpent is prophesied to emerge from the sea. This catastrophic sequence of events will culminate in a monumental battle involving the gods, humans, and all the races of the nine worlds, leading to the ultimate end of everything.

The events that transpired were all foretold by the god Odin, who had undertaken a profound act of self-sacrifice. He hung himself from the world tree, Yggdrasil, for a total of 9 days. This extreme act led to his temporary death and subsequent rebirth, endowing him with unparalleled wisdom and far-sightedness. It was this wisdom that enabled Odin to foresee the cataclysmic events of Ragnarok, the end of the world in Norse mythology. With this foresight, he meticulously planned for the impending apocalypse, including the gathering of Viking heroes fallen in battle to Valhalla, his majestic Great Hall. In Valhalla, these revered warriors would revel in feasting and merriment as they awaited the climactic final battle that would ultimately bring about the end of all things.

The Vikings had a belief that Ragnarok, which translates to "Fate of the Gods," would signal the end of the world. According to their mythology, Ragnarok would be preceded by the "Fimbulvetr," or the "winter of all winters." This period would be characterized by three consecutive freezing winters with no intervening summers. During this time, moral values would deteriorate, leading to widespread chaos and conflict, ultimately marking the beginning of the end.

The prophecy further states that the world would be engulfed in water, only to resurface anew with abundant resources. After this cataclysmic event, the surviving gods would convene to rebuild the world. However, what's particularly unsettling is that the world would be repopulated by only two human survivors, who would then inherit the responsibility of repopulating the earth. This belief reflects the Vikings' complex understanding of the cyclical nature of existence and the inevitability of both destruction and renewal.

I wonder what the probability is of finding myself in a situation where I am one of the last two people on Earth. Furthermore, have you ever considered the scenario where you are one of the two remaining individuals on Earth and are tasked with the responsibility of repopulating humanity? This would undoubtedly be an immense undertaking. Now, imagine if you find yourself in a situation where you simply cannot connect with your partner—no attraction, no chemistry whatsoever. It's a daunting thought, as the future of humanity would depend on the two of you. So, it might be wise to keep your expectations realistic.