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| There is an incredibly powerful being guiding the events in ''Heroes'', whether it be God, a god, or an [[evolved human]]. || None | |- | ||
| There is an incredibly powerful being guiding the events in ''Heroes'', whether it be God, a god, or an [[evolved human]]. || None || {{plus}} Most of the [[prophecy|prophecies]] made by [[Isaac]], [[Peter]] and [[Sylar]] are only relevant to the events that involve them; what are the chances that Isaac would [[precognition|paint]] [[Hiro]]'s battle with [[Adam]] in ''[[Out of Time]]'' in the same series as the painting of [[Noah]] being shot by [[Mohinder]]? The events are 400 years apart. (''[[The Line]]'')<br /> | |||
{{plus}} Something prevents Hiro from causing a [[rift]] through [[space-time manipulation|time travel]].<br /> | {{plus}} Something prevents Hiro from causing a [[rift]] through [[space-time manipulation|time travel]].<br /> | ||
:{{minus}} There is no evidence supporting the fact that he hasn't already.<br /> | |||
::{{note}} Absence of evidence isn't evidence of absence.<br /> | |||
{{plus}} Despite painting a [[explosion|grim future]], Nathan exhibits [[free will]] by flying Peter above [[New York City]].<br /> | {{plus}} Despite painting a [[explosion|grim future]], Nathan exhibits [[free will]] by flying Peter above [[New York City]].<br /> | ||
{{plus}} [[Monica]] prayed that God would give her an exit from the slums of New Orleans. Her prayer appears to be answered in the form of [[Adoptive muscle memory|an ability]].<br /> | {{plus}} [[Monica]] prayed that God would give her an exit from the slums of New Orleans. Her prayer appears to be answered in the form of [[Adoptive muscle memory|an ability]].<br /> | ||
:{{minus}} Coincidence. <br /> | :{{minus}} Coincidence.<br /> | ||
::{{plus}} There are no coincidences, only twists of fate. <br /> | ::{{plus}} There are no coincidences, only twists of fate.<br /> | ||
{{plus}} [[The Symbol]] often appears with the "evolved humans." The symbol could be the "signature" of their ultimate designer (similar to how and artists signs his artwork). <br /> | :::{{minus}} There is no fate, only our choices and consequences.<br /> | ||
:{{minus}} Abilities can be given with the help of the formula, not prayers.<br /> | |||
{{plus}} [[The Symbol]] often appears with the "evolved humans." The symbol could be the "signature" of their ultimate designer (similar to how and artists signs his artwork).<br /> | |||
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| Mythological figures in the world of ''Heroes'' were actually evolved humans. || None | | Mythological figures in the world of ''Heroes'' were actually evolved humans. || None || {{minus}} ''Heroes'' will probably not touch upon cultural or religious legends as it may be taken offensively.<br /> | ||
{{plus}} [[Bob]] has the power to [[alchemy|turn objects into gold]], like [[wikipedia:Midas|King Midas]]. His computer password reflects the legend. (''[[Powerless]]'') | {{plus}} [[Bob]] has the power to [[alchemy|turn objects into gold]], like [[wikipedia:Midas|King Midas]]. His computer password reflects the legend. (''[[Powerless]]'')<br /> | ||
:{{minus}} Bob is not King Midas. Bob lives in the present. King Midas (assuming he was real in ''Heroes'') lived in the past.<br /> | :{{minus}} Bob is not King Midas. Bob lives in the present. King Midas (assuming he was real in ''Heroes'') lived in the past.<br /> | ||
::{{plus}} [[Ability|Abilities]] repeat; [[Nathan]] and [[West]] can both [[flight|fly]], [[Adam]] and [[Claire]] can both [[regenerate]], [[Maury]] and [[Matt]] are both [[telepathy|telepathic]], [[Richard Drucker]] and [[Hana]] both have [[electronic data transception]], [[Meredith]] and [[the Company]] agent [[Maarten]] can both [[pyrokinesis|manipulate fire]].<br /> | ::{{plus}} [[Ability|Abilities]] repeat; [[Nathan]] and [[West]] can both [[flight|fly]], [[Adam]] and [[Claire]] can both [[regenerate]], [[Maury]] and [[Matt]] are both [[telepathy|telepathic]], [[Richard Drucker]] and [[Hana]] both have [[electronic data transception]], [[Meredith]] and [[the Company]] agent [[Maarten]] can both [[pyrokinesis|manipulate fire]].<br /> | ||
:::{{minus}} This is not proof that King Midas existed in ''Heroes''.<br /> | :::{{minus}} This is not proof that King Midas existed in ''Heroes''.<br /> | ||
::::{{note}} | ::::{{note}} Perhaps he is suggesting that those people were reincarnations of past figures.<br /> | ||
:{{minus}} According to the legend, King Midas wasn't an evolved human, he was cursed.<br /> | |||
::{{minus}} According to that logic, many of the current Heroes are "cursed" (i.e. Claire).<br /> | |||
{{plus}} [[Takezo Kensei]] was a mythological Japanese hero. In reality, his story was the combination of the journeys of an [[Adam|evolved human]] with [[rapid cell regeneration|immortality]] and an [[Hiro|evolved human]] with the power to [[space-time manipulation|bend time and space]]. The legend was [[secrets|exaggerated]] by [[Yaeko]]. (''[[Out of Time]]'')<br /> | {{plus}} [[Takezo Kensei]] was a mythological Japanese hero. In reality, his story was the combination of the journeys of an [[Adam|evolved human]] with [[rapid cell regeneration|immortality]] and an [[Hiro|evolved human]] with the power to [[space-time manipulation|bend time and space]]. The legend was [[secrets|exaggerated]] by [[Yaeko]]. (''[[Out of Time]]'')<br /> | ||
{{plus}} [[Benjamin Franklin]] was an evolved human. (''[[A Lesson in Electricity]]'')<br /> | {{plus}} [[Benjamin Franklin]] was an evolved human. (''[[A Lesson in Electricity]]'')<br /> | ||
:{{minus}} Not a mythological figure. | :{{minus}} Not a mythological figure. | ||
{{plus}} [[Kaito]] tells [[Hiro]] that they have the power of gods, but should not play God. (''[[Cautionary Tales]]'')<br /> | {{plus}} [[Kaito]] tells [[Hiro]] that they have the power of gods, but should not play God. (''[[Cautionary Tales]]'')<br /> | ||
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Theories
| Theory | Citations | Notes |
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| There is an incredibly powerful being guiding the events in Heroes, whether it be God, a god, or an evolved human. | None | + Most of the prophecies made by Isaac, Peter and Sylar are only relevant to the events that involve them; what are the chances that Isaac would paint Hiro's battle with Adam in Out of Time in the same series as the painting of Noah being shot by Mohinder? The events are 400 years apart. (The Line) + Something prevents Hiro from causing a rift through time travel.
+ Despite painting a grim future, Nathan exhibits free will by flying Peter above New York City.
+ The Symbol often appears with the "evolved humans." The symbol could be the "signature" of their ultimate designer (similar to how and artists signs his artwork). |
| Mythological figures in the world of Heroes were actually evolved humans. | None | - Heroes will probably not touch upon cultural or religious legends as it may be taken offensively. + Bob has the power to turn objects into gold, like King Midas. His computer password reflects the legend. (Powerless)
+ Takezo Kensei was a mythological Japanese hero. In reality, his story was the combination of the journeys of an evolved human with immortality and an evolved human with the power to bend time and space. The legend was exaggerated by Yaeko. (Out of Time)
+ Kaito tells Hiro that they have the power of gods, but should not play God. (Cautionary Tales) |
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| See Also: 9 • Red • Time travel • Faith and religion | |||||||||
