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MoonRiver

(36,926 posts) Sat Feb 22, 2014, 10:21 AM Feb 2014

Viking Apocalypse: End of the world predicted today!

The end of the world is almost upon us if Norse mythology is to be believed, which predicts the Earth will split open and release the inhabitants of the underworld on 22 February.

On Saturday, according to Norse legend at least, the series of events leading up to Ragnarok will culminate in an epic battle, where Norse gods Thor, Loki, Odin, Freyr, Hermoor, will fight. Odin will be killed by Fenrir and the other creator gods will fall.

The Earth will fall into the sea, and life as we know it will cease to be.

But wait, there's hope!

It's not all bad news though, as the world will re-emerge anew and fertile, and two human survivors will be in charge of repopulating the Earth.

more here:

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/Viking-apocalypse-End-of-the-world-predicted-to-happen-today/articleshow/30842054.cms

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Viking Apocalypse: End of the world predicted today! (Original Post) MoonRiver Feb 2014 OP

NOOOOOOOOO! JaneyVee Feb 2014 #1

Question remains, who will those special two be? MoonRiver Feb 2014 #2

Since we are talking doomsday scenarios think Feb 2014 #3

Sarah Palin and Ted Nugent. Kber Feb 2014 #5

Now THAT is funny! Laxman Feb 2014 #14

Totally explains all the recent sink holes!!!!! n/t 1awake Feb 2014 #4

Apocalypse Now/Flight of the Valkyries Zorra Feb 2014 #6

I was thinking more of Viking Kittens! csziggy Feb 2014 #7

Thanks! That one had the correct words. I always thought it said this. Really! freshwest Feb 2014 #11

Thise lyrics are more fun! csziggy Feb 2014 #15

That is a relief. old guy Feb 2014 #8

Celebrate with Grog and Lutefisk!! longship Feb 2014 #9

I definitely don't want to be sober while being swept into the sea! MoonRiver Feb 2014 #10

Bought dam time! I am tired of the lizard men stealing my newspaper! Rex Feb 2014 #12

If everyone is gone, and only 2 people are left, why are they selling this stuff: freshwest Feb 2014 #13

Correction: WillyT Feb 2014 #16

".......the Earth will split open and release the inhabitants of the underworld!" LongTomH Feb 2014 #17

The chance of this happening is probably greater than the chance of Jesus ever coming back. Arugula Latte Feb 2014 #18

All this talk is making my head "Thor." Archae Feb 2014 #19

JaneyVee

(19,877 posts)

1. NOOOOOOOOO!

Reply to MoonRiver (Original post)

Sat Feb 22, 2014, 10:24 AM

Feb 2014

MoonRiver

(36,926 posts)

2. Question remains, who will those special two be?

Reply to JaneyVee (Reply #1)

Sat Feb 22, 2014, 10:25 AM

Feb 2014

Apocalypse lottery anybody?

think

(11,641 posts)

3. Since we are talking doomsday scenarios

Reply to MoonRiver (Reply #2)

Sat Feb 22, 2014, 10:35 AM

Feb 2014

Ann Coulter & Rush Limbaugh

They don't reproduce and drive each other into insanity with their incessant babel.

The End...

Kber

(5,043 posts)

5. Sarah Palin and Ted Nugent.

Reply to MoonRiver (Reply #2)

Sat Feb 22, 2014, 10:49 AM

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Laxman

(2,419 posts)

14. Now THAT is funny!

Reply to Kber (Reply #5)

Sat Feb 22, 2014, 04:32 PM

Feb 2014

and disturbing at the same time.

1awake

(1,494 posts)

4. Totally explains all the recent sink holes!!!!! n/t

Reply to MoonRiver (Original post)

Sat Feb 22, 2014, 10:37 AM

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Zorra

(27,670 posts)

6. Apocalypse Now/Flight of the Valkyries

Reply to MoonRiver (Original post)

Sat Feb 22, 2014, 11:43 AM

Feb 2014

(Warning graphic war violence depicted)

csziggy

(34,136 posts)

7. I was thinking more of Viking Kittens!

Reply to Zorra (Reply #6)

Sat Feb 22, 2014, 11:46 AM

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freshwest

(53,661 posts)

11. Thanks! That one had the correct words. I always thought it said this. Really!

Reply to csziggy (Reply #7)

Sat Feb 22, 2014, 03:11 PM

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csziggy

(34,136 posts)

15. Thise lyrics are more fun!

Reply to freshwest (Reply #11)

Sat Feb 22, 2014, 11:13 PM

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old guy

(3,283 posts)

8. That is a relief.

Reply to MoonRiver (Original post)

Sat Feb 22, 2014, 11:55 AM

Feb 2014

I thought the Vikings announced they were going to trade up to get Manziel (sp). Now that would be the true Apocalypse!!

longship

(40,416 posts)

9. Celebrate with Grog and Lutefisk!!

Reply to MoonRiver (Original post)

Sat Feb 22, 2014, 11:58 AM

Feb 2014

Okay, okay! You can substitute salmon or pickled herring on knäckebräd for the lutefisk if you wish.

The grog is mandatory, though. Sobriety is not an option with these affairs.

MoonRiver

(36,926 posts)

10. I definitely don't want to be sober while being swept into the sea!

Reply to longship (Reply #9)

Sat Feb 22, 2014, 12:04 PM

Feb 2014

Rex

(65,616 posts)

12. Bought dam time! I am tired of the lizard men stealing my newspaper!

Reply to MoonRiver (Original post)

Sat Feb 22, 2014, 03:12 PM

Feb 2014

Time for sum reeeeveeengee!!!

freshwest

(53,661 posts)

13. If everyone is gone, and only 2 people are left, why are they selling this stuff:

Reply to MoonRiver (Original post)

Sat Feb 22, 2014, 03:55 PM

Feb 2014

The festival is even promising to equip visitors "with the tools to survive the apocalypse, from hunting for the mightiest and strongest warriors to training children in combat skills", Daglan added.

I love this kind of stuff. Sorta like the Hollow Earth stories. Those are really, really good. Too bad we won't have the Coming of Ragnarok to look foward to anymore. Bummer.