Is the world facing its end in 2012? Does humankind nears to its extinction? These are just some of the questions that an ordinary person could ask when someone is confronted with the most contentious issue in our race this year –what is going to happen in Dec 2012? Is it really true that the world will experience massive earthquakes, destructive solar flare, polar shifting etc.? Where does this issue come from and are the sources reliable?
There is really nothing more polemical year than the year 2012 when you talk about doom’s day event especially that it has been portrayed in movies realistically the imminent destruction of the whole world. It has been prophesized that at the end of this year Dec 21, 2012, the world will face catastrophic events that could change entirely the whole world and the fate of man. These events are believed to wipe out one-third of the current population of the world or worst its end.
Doom’s day prophecies have already been coextending with man’s civilization since time immemorial. Our ancient fathers have already accepted it as part of their beliefs and culture. Each of which has different version and prediction of what will happen and what might happen during the time of that event. Major religions in the world have their own version too about what will happen to the world when it ends.
MAYAN PREDICTION
The Maya or popularly known as the Mayans are the indigenous people living in Southeastern Mexico and some parts of Central America. The Maya created a civilization that is known for its fully develop written a language which is called hieroglyphic, a name was given due to its similarities with the Egyptian hieroglyphics. They are also known for their architecture, art, mathematics, and astronomy. The Mayan civilization flourished during 200 BC until 900 A.D which is divided into 3 stages the Pre-classic period, classic period and post classic period. Due to their accurate astronomy, the Maya people have developed a very accurate calendar system which is similar to what we are using today. It is believed that the Maya deity Itzamna was responsible for teaching them their calendar and the writing system. Now, what is it got to do with the end of the world affair? Well, the Maya have always been the drag to this issue due to their somewhat unofficial prediction of the end of the world. Just an added fact, the ancient Maya have been using an ingenious but complex calendar system which is composed of cycles or counts of different lengths. It is said that through this they have been able to predict the end of times. Their long count calendar has ended on December 21, 2012.
NOSTRADAMUS
