End of the world
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End of the world
The end of the world is predicted by prophets and sibyls Date: medieval
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Millennium Predicted Prediction Predictions Prophecies Prophecy Prophets Armageddon Sibyls
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This haunting medieval print depicts the apocalyptic vision of the end of the world as predicted by prophets and sibyls. The image, likely created during the millennium era, portrays a chaotic scene of celestial upheaval, with the sun and moon darkened by eclipses, and the stars falling from the sky. In the foreground, various biblical figures and mythological beings, including the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, wreak havoc on a desolate landscape. The sibyls, ancient prophetesses revered in both Greek and Roman mythology, are depicted in the upper right corner, consulting their oracles and gazing into crystal balls. Their prophecies of the end times are inscribed around the edges of the print, adding to the sense of impending doom. The prophecies of the end of the world have long fascinated humans, and this print is a testament to the power of these predictions to captivate the imagination. The medieval period was a time of great religious and intellectual ferment, and the belief in the imminent end of the world was widespread. This print would have served as a reminder of the fragility of human existence and the inevitability of divine judgment. Despite the passage of centuries, the image remains a powerful and evocative reminder of the human fascination with the end of the world and the role of prophecy in shaping our understanding of the divine. The print invites us to reflect on the enduring power of apocalyptic visions and the role they play in shaping our collective imagination.
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