Predicting a Third World War: Does Nostradamus Foresee Such an Event?
In the wake of news about the US air strike that claimed the life of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani at Baghdad International Airport, folks on Twitter started comparing this global event to a prophecy purportedly written centuries ago by the enigmatic Nostradamus.
The great man will be struck down in the day by a thunderbolt. An evil deed, foretold by the bearer of a petition.
Nostradamus, born in 1503, was a French astrologer and seer renowned for his book Les Prophecies, a collection of 942 poetic quatrains that were said to predict the future. His work, first published in 1555, has long captivated supporters, who believe that Nostradamus had the power to predict significant events.
Yet, skeptics argue that what Nostradamus wrote in Les Prophecies was merely a product of various translations and interpretations rather than a genuine glimpse into the future.
Throughout history, Nostradamus has been credited with prophesying numerous pivotal events, such as the French Revolution, the Apollo Moon Landing, and even the disastrous atomic bomb. Here are a few examples:
Nostradamus and the Apollo Moon Landing
Prediction:
He will come to travel to the corner of Luna, where he will be captured and put in a strange land, The unripe fruits to be subject of great scandal, great blame, to one, great praise.
Many believe that Nostradamus is making reference to the Astronauts exploring the Moon – Luna in Latin. As the astronauts embarked on their historic mission, their journey was recorded for the world to witness, aligning with Nostradamus' prophecy.
Nostradamus' 2020 Predictions
Some claim that Nostradamus predicted unusual and powerful natural disasters for 2020, including the strongest tornadoes and hurricanes, the potential abdication of an important monarch (e.g., Queen Elizabeth II), and an abrupt rise in global sea levels due to melting ice in Antarctica. Moreover, certain interpreters argue that Nostradamus may have also foreseen the start of World War III.
However, a careful reading of Nostradamus' quatrains reveals no specific, unambiguous mention of World War III in 2020. In reality, some of his prophecies deal with broader themes of conflict and global catastrophes, allowing for multiple interpretations[4][5].
The ongoing tensions in the Middle East, escalated by the US attack on Iran's Major General Soleimani, have raised concerns about the possibility of a third world war. Critics contend that this event may represent the "great thunder" mentioned in one of Nostradamus' quatrains:
"In the city of God, there will be a great thunder. Two brothers torn apart by Chaos while the fortress endures. The great leader will succumb. The third big war will begin when the big city is burning."
Yet, the accuracy and validity of such interpretations are subject to debate, with many pointing out the inherent ambiguity of Nostradamus' predictions[4]. Skeptics argue that Nostradamus' writings have been manipulated and deliberately interpreted to fit historical events, making it difficult to determine their authenticity[5].
Ultimately, the veracity of Nostradamus' predictions remains a matter of personal belief. It is hoped that his supposed prophecies about World War III prove to be mere fiction, rather than an ominous forecast for humanity's future.
Politics and general news are abuzz with discussions about the potential connection between the recent war-and-conflicts event in the Middle East, the US attack on Iran's Major General Soleimani, and Nostradamus' prophecies. Some speculate that this incident might align with the seer's prediction of "a great thunder" in one of his quatrains, hinting at the third world war. Yet, the accuracy and validity of such interpretations remain questionable, as skeptics argue that Nostradamus' writings have been manipulated and subject to various translations and interpretations.
