Andean Shamans Implore Spirits To Spare World From Mayan Apocalypse In 2012

Huffington Post UK   First Posted: 30/12/2011 08:34 Updated: 28/02/2012 09:12

Shamans in Peru have conducted ceremonies imploring the spirits to save the world from apocalypse.

The rituals were conducted on Thursday in Lima, Peru's capital, as part of a regular series of events designed to welcome the new year.

During their ceremony, the shamans made efforts to address rumours of a supposed Mayan prophecy about the end of the world occurring in 2012.

While the Mayan civilisation was largely based in what is now Mexico, the rumours have spread across the world, fuelled by Hollywood movies, superstition and opportunistic merchandising.

Juan Osco, one of the Andean shaman, said: "This is not going to happen. To those who think that way to spread panic, we say no the world is not going to end.

"A new spiritual world of peace and love is starting."

The ceremonies also included attempts to send goodwill to various world leaders, including American president Barack Obama and newly anointed North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un.

According to one recent poll, up to 14% of people currently believe that the world will come to an end in 2012.

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Shamans in Peru have conducted ceremonies imploring the spirits to save the world from apocalypse. The rituals were conducted on Thursday in Lima, Peru's capital, as part of a regular series of eve...
Shamans in Peru have conducted ceremonies imploring the spirits to save the world from apocalypse. The rituals were conducted on Thursday in Lima, Peru's capital, as part of a regular series of eve...
 
 
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Ppenguinator
Life's too imprtant to be taken seriously.
10:08 PM on 12/30/2011
You can laugh, but I'll bet it works.
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ericinkw
Business is Good, People are Terrific
02:43 PM on 12/30/2011
It's more than just a Mayan prediction. Other cultures mention December 21st, 2012 as a "end" date as well. The Hopi Indians, Chinese Book of Changes, Edgar Cayce and Mother Shipton have all commented on "earth changes" that could possibly alter the way we view our current world. After witnessing what could be one of the most disaster-filled years ever in 2011, I have given serious pause as to what's next. This last year we've seen massive bird & fish kills around the globe, almost all have no explanation. We've seen 9.0 megaquakes in Japan that changed the island's geography, tsunamis there & in Indonesia, volcanic eruptions in Iceland and South America, earthquakes in places they don't have earthquakes (Virginia, DC, Oklahoma, MO), multitudes of F5 Tornados ripping up entire towns in Alabama, Missisipi and Missouri. Is anyone paying attention? Edgar Cayce foretells a time when the entire midwest, which we have recently seen record flooding along the Mississipi River, will be covered in water, permanently, breaking the Nation in two. He sees Nebraska as a seaport in the not-to-distant future. He sees a megaquake striking the San Andreas fault in Southern California, breaking it off into a series of islands. He sees global warming flooding all low lying costal areas, the Keys underwater, and we are seeing substantial evidence of icebergs melting today. Strap on your saftey belts, this may be an interesting ride this year...
fiona99
Love is the answer...
07:08 PM on 01/02/2012
I live in California, and I'm not afraid. Don't live far from water either. Fear has no place in the new world, it has to stay behind.
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ericinkw
Business is Good, People are Terrific
07:20 PM on 01/02/2012
Having no fear is good. Being aware is better. Plan accordingly.