Why are Nostradamus prophetic writings known as “Centuries”?
• Answer The name comes from the fact that each “Centurie” contains 100 prophetic verses of four lines each, known as quatrains. • Question How was Nostradamus used for propaganda purposes during World War II? • Answer From the air, both German and Allied pilots dropped “Nostradamus leaflets” predicting victory for their countries. • Question What prediction did Nostradamus make about King Henry II of France? • Answer Nostradamus was hired as the court astrologer under King Henry II, and he predicted that “The king’s eyes would be pierced in their golden cage.” Nostradamus’ boosters point out that the king was killed several years later in a jousting accident. • Question What was Nostradamus’ day job? • Answer Nostradamus was educated as a physician and was noted for his work during the plagues of the 16th century. In later years, he worked as an astrologer to clients who included the Queen of France. • Question What did Nostradamus write? • Answer Apart from his professional works (in
