A critical history of 2012 mythology
Abstract
The notion that December 21, 2012 will bring physical catastrophes, a transformation of consciousness, or even a New Age is an unanticipated and unintentional consequence of early speculation by credentialed academic experts. It has grown as a result of its subsequent interpretation through the lens of speculative, counterculture metaphysics by individuals with both academic and non-academic backgrounds. This article provides a historical review of the most significant contributions to the emergence of the 2012 phenomenon.
- Publication:
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Archaeoastronomy and Ethnoastronomy: Building Bridges between Cultures.
- Pub Date:
- 2011
- DOI:
- 10.1017/S174392131101266X
- Bibcode:
- 2011IAUS..278..240H