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World Ends Saturday, but Don’t Quit Your Job

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Getty 0222114 NorseGod?  SQUARESPACE CACHEVERSION=1393014974905iStock/Thinkstock(LONDON) — In case you missed this breaking news, the world will end on Saturday. That’s according to one interpretation of Viking mythology.

To be more precise, the old gods will fall and the cosmos will be destroyed before being reborn again, if the Scandinavian warriors of the 8th to 11th century are to be believed.

There’s even a countdown clock to the Norse apocalypse at the Viking Tourist Center in York, England, showing the hours, minutes and seconds left to pillage before the world as we know it ends with an epic battle.

The legend was prophesied by Viking god Odin.

Viking Festival spokesperson Jay Commins tells ABC News the myth, known as Ragnarok, passed down the ages through oral storytelling and, later in the 13th century through poems and prose.

This weekend 40,000 visitors are descending on the city of York to attend the festival and party like Vikings.

But don’t cancel next week’s plans yet. According to the legend, the earth will be reborn and become a peaceful place. Have a happy Ragnarok.

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