In this compilation, I aim to maintain the highest level of honesty with the source material. Rather than altering it to fit a specific narrative, I rely on what I believe to be a precise translation. Ultimately, it becomes clear that many of these prophecies are so vague that they can be interpreted in countless ways. Despite this, numerous individuals regard them as genuine forecasts of actual events. The final judgment, however, rests with you.
1. 9/11 #1-87 Original French

This quatrain has been so heavily altered that many versions bear little resemblance to the authentic text. Some interpretations even explicitly name New York City or describe flying metallic objects, neither of which are present in the original. Many believe the 'two great rocks' symbolize the planes involved in the attack. Arethusa, a mythological nymph transformed into a fountain, is referenced by Nostradamus in the final line. A quick online search reveals some of the most peculiar translations of this quatrain, such as one site claiming line 2 reads: 'Will cause shaking in the towers of New York City,' and line 4 as: 'This is when aircraft change their direction.'
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This quatrain is among the most well-known; it is believed to depict Hitler (Hister) during a meeting with Mussolini, where they strategized Italy's formal entry into World War II. However, the term 'Hister' was historically used to refer to the Danube River during Nostradamus's time. While it appears to reference a conflict tied to Germany, there is no definitive link to Hitler or World War II.
3. Louis Pasteur#1-25Original French
This quatrain is frequently interpreted as a prophecy about Louis Pasteur and his groundbreaking work with microbes. The ambiguity arises partly because the French word for 'pastor' is 'Pasteur,' but since Nostradamus never explicitly named future individuals, it is improbable he did so here. The mention of a demigod suggests a religious connotation rather than a scientific one. Interestingly, Nostradamus may have been accurate about the timeline: Roussat, a Jewish astrologer whose work Nostradamus knew, predicted the end of the Moon cycle around 1887, coinciding with Pasteur's advancements in immunization.
4. Henry II of France#1-35Original French
Four years after Nostradamus penned this prophecy, King Henry II of France was fatally wounded by a lance to the eye during a joust with the younger Captain Montgomery. However, the event was not a battle but a celebratory match at a peace treaty party—quite the opposite of a battlefield. While many claim this quatrain brought Nostradamus fame during his lifetime, it wasn’t published until 48 years after his death.
5. Conquering of the Balkan Peninsular#1-49Original French
This quatrain is believed to foretell the Turkish conquest of much of the Balkan Peninsula, which was eventually halted by Peter the Great of Russia. The Moon is interpreted as a reference to the Islamic crescent, while Aquilon, a term from Nostradamus's era, signifies the North Wind. However, a significant issue arises: the Balkans are located in Southeastern Europe, not the North.
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The original French uses 'Portes,' meaning gates or doorways, often mistranslated as ports (seaports). This quatrain clearly describes plague and famine causing widespread death, not a nuclear attack. To force a connection, some translations are heavily distorted. For instance, line three is sometimes rendered as: 'Intense suffering, an unimaginable number of lives lost.' The only potential link is 'steel,' which in Nostradamus's time likely referred to weapons, not modern warfare.
7. The Great Fire of London#2-51Original French
The Great Fire of London occurred in 1666, and 'twenty threes the six' could be interpreted as 20 × 3 + 6. However, regardless of the date's accuracy, the fire began accidentally in a bakery, meaning no one was at fault. Additionally, while many Dutch individuals were blamed and killed, the 'ancient lady' likely refers to London itself. In this case, the 'sect' would either be Londoners (which didn’t happen) or those responsible for the fire (and no such group existed). The prediction seems overly reliant on a numerical interpretation of the second line, with the rest distorted to fit the narrative.
8. Oliver Cromwell#8-76Original French
This quatrain is often linked to Oliver Cromwell's rule in 17th-century England. However, it presents several inconsistencies. Cromwell was born into the minor gentry, not as a 'butcher' (likely a metaphor for a commoner). Additionally, while Cromwell was indeed seen as ruthless and morally questionable, he was a devout Protestant, contradicting the claim that he lacked faith.
9. The Children of Henry II of France#4-60Original French
This quatrain is frequently associated with the children of King Henry II of France. However, a bit of research reveals two major inconsistencies: 1) Henry had 13 children, not seven, and 2) only one of his children died unnaturally (stabbed in the stomach).
10. The French Revolution#9-23Original French
This is another instance of poor French translation leading to the misconception that this quatrain refers to Queen Marie Antoinette and the French Revolution. The original text reads: 'Le part soluz mary fera mittre,' where 'mary' is mistakenly translated as Marie. Additionally, 'thuille' is incorrectly interpreted as the Tuileries Garden, which Marie passed during her departure from the royal palace, when it actually means 'tile.' Narbonne, a town in southwestern France, has no connection to the revolution.
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