The number of global wars and conflicts is currently at the highest level since World War II, bringing inhumane destructive forces and polarization. Polarization internally within countries and between countries, as well as between groups of people, beliefs, cultures, etc. By reflecting on the archetypal forces of Eros (love and the life instinct), Thanatos (the death instinct) and Logos (reason and logic) the author describes how it looks when Thanatos takes Eros hostage. In a healthy psyche and in a healthy society, Eros and Thanatos work together, most often constructively assisted by Logos. However, if the relationship between Eros and Thanatos is broken, destructive forces may attempt to bring life and all living under omnipotent control. The author illustrates her reflections through the Nordic divine battle myth of Ragnarok, an epic rebirth cycle culminating in the origin of man. She elaborates on what might lie behind the current trend towards polarization and considers efforts to bridge the gap between opposing sides.