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“And the third angel sounded, and there fell a great star from heaven, burning as it were a lamp, and it fell upon the third part of the rivers, and upon the fountains of the waters; and the name of the star is called wormwood; and the third part of the waters became wormwood; and many men died of…” quote by Frederik Pohl
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““And the third angel sounded, and there fell a great star from heaven, burning as it were a lamp, and it fell upon the third part of the rivers, and upon the fountains of the waters; and the name of the star is called wormwood; and the third part of the waters became wormwood; and many men died of the waters, because they were made bitter.””

Frederik Pohl

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A catastrophic event contaminates water, causing widespread death and suffering.

In simple terms: A poisonous star poisons water, killing many.

Key Takeaway

Beware environmental hazards and their hidden impacts.

Themes

environment catastrophe health faith prophecy

Mood

grim foreboding

Type

warning prophetic

When to use this quote

  • urban planning
  • public health
  • disaster response
  • environmental monitoring

Key Concepts

apocalypse contamination symbolism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do we prepare for unseen environmental threats?
  • What symbols warn us about ecological collapse?
A Different Perspective

The description may be metaphorical, not literal.

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