History of Oceania

How did the 2012 end of world prediction reach country?

The 2012 end of world prediction originated in a misinterpreted passage from the ancient Maya Long Count calendar. The end of the 13th Baktun, which occurred in 2012, was mistakenly interpreted by some as the end of the world, though the original interpretation referred to the end of a cycle and the beginning of a new one. This misinterpretation gained popularity through books, articles, and documentaries.