New From the Götterdämmerung Shop

By Sandra Lindow

Ragnarok ... means the end of the cosmos in Norse mythology.
It will be preceded by Fimbulvetr, the winter of winters.
Three such winters will follow each other with no summers in between.
zzzzzMicha F. Lindemans, Encyclopedia Mythica

Folks, when the Midgard Serpent’s
raging indigestion creates a tsunami
that wipes out Indonesia and wolves devour
the sun and the moon; when legions
of Hell are loosed upon mideastern lands,
there’s no time to wallow in doom and gloom,
the Ragnarok-Around-the-Clock
Sleep Comfort System is what you need.
With Fimbulvetr Flannel
sheets, pillow slips and comforter,
you’ll sleep through Fimbul Winter like a lamb.
Made from 250 count Akenaten cotton,
this bed in a bag costs only $199.95. Choose from
blazing sun and swordfire giant patterns
or heroic leaf and Odin-green designs and you’ll
also receive a free cd of Heimdall’s horn;
and to the first 500 who call, front row
cable channel pay-per-view seats to the Odin-
Fenrir heavyweight championship bout.
So when preparing for nuclear winter,
buy no-fumble-fit Fimbulvetr Flannel.
They’re the last sheets you’ll ever need.