Wizje apokaliptyczne mieszkańców Suwalskiego Parku Krajobrazowego

Abstract

The article was written based on the ethnological field work dealing with the apocalyptic notions of present-day inhabitants of the Suwalki region in North East Poland. It reveals factors that shaped apocalyptic ideas of the locals such as stories recounted by elders and sibylline prophecies. It presents catastrophes, meteorological phenomena, changes in human behavior, and contemporary lifestyle that are regarded as portents of the impending end of the world.