Entity: APOCALYPSE
An apocalypse is a catastrophic event that results in great destruction and change, often associated with the end of the world.
APOCALYPSE
Etymology
The word 'apocalypse' is derived from the Greek word 'apokálypsis', which means 'a revelation'.
Definition
An apocalypse is commonly understood as a final catastrophe or a very serious event resulting in great destruction and change. It can also refer to the end of the world or an event so destructive that it seems like the world has ended.
Historical Context
The concept of apocalypse has roots in Jewish and Christian writings from 200 BC to AD 150, characterized by pseudonymity, symbolic imagery, and the expectation of an imminent cosmic cataclysm where God destroys evil powers and establishes a messianic kingdom.
Cultural Significance
Apocalypse has been popularly used as a synonym for catastrophe in modern language. It often evokes themes of destruction, rebirth, and the end of the world in various forms of literature, art, and media.
Related Concepts
Apocalyptic literature, eschatology, dystopia, armageddon
See Also
A final catastrophe or a very serious event resulting in great destruction and change.