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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. || {{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> | | 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 /> | ||
{{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}} Faith and religion have a strong influence on the show.<br> | {{plus}} Faith and religion have a strong influence on the show.<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]]. | {{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]]. | ||
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| 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> | | 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]]'') | ||
:{{minus}} Bob is not King Midas. Bob lives in the present. King Midas (assuming he was real in ''Heroes'') lived in the past. | :{{minus}} Bob is not King Midas. Bob lives in the present. King Midas (assuming he was real in ''Heroes'') lived in the past. | ||
::{{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]]. | ::{{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]]. | ||
:::{{minus}} This is not proof that King Midas existed in ''Heroes''. | :::{{minus}} This is not proof that King Midas existed in ''Heroes''. | ||
{{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> | <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 /> | ||
{{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 /> | ||
{{minus}} The mythological figures portrayed in ''Heroes'' were created in ''Heroes''. They do not "exist" in the real world.<br> | {{minus}} The mythological figures portrayed in ''Heroes'' were created in ''Heroes''. They do not "exist" in the real world.<br /> | ||
:{{note}} This is not what the theory is about; the theory suggests that people we recognize as mythologically super-powered (such as Hercules for example) are, in the world of ''Heroes'', evolved humans. | :{{note}} This is not what the theory is about; the theory suggests that people we recognize as mythologically super-powered (such as Hercules for example) are, in the world of ''Heroes'', evolved humans. | ||
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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. |
| 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)
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