A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The concept of fate dominates Norse mythology, and to the Norse people, fate was a fact of life that could not be avoided or changed.
So, it had to be met without fear; even death, the ultimate end, must be encountered with bravery.
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This immutable concept culminates in Ragnarok (Ragnarök) – “the darkness of the gods,” the coming destruction of the world, whose inevitability is impossible to fight against. It is a prophecy that holds profound implications for humanity’s future.
Ragnarok ragna means organizing powers (like gods), rok means fate or destiny, and the whole term refers to the gods. The gods – the protectors of humankind – knew of Ragnarok and prepared for it daily. The onset of Ragnarok could not be stopped.
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