The archetype for the characters that possess or have traits of a prophet. Variation and holy version of Seer. Not to be confused with just Oracle. Opposite to Antichrist.
Also Called[]
- Divine/Holy Prophet
- Holy Seer
- Prophet of the Lord/Lady
- Prophetess (female)
- Revelator (Mormon)
Properties[]
As an archetype, prophets are individuals who are regarded as blessed seers and speakers in contact with divine entities and are said to speak on behalf of those entities, serving as an intermediary with humanity by delivering messages or teachings from supernatural sources to others from the visions they gain from the divine. The visions/messages that the prophets convey are called prophecies.
Prophets are highly coveted seers by religious organizations and can often be founding members of their own spiritual paths in certain circles. However, prophets are not always Messiah-type figures and sometimes just seers with the divine gift of sight.
Associated Powers[]
- Destiny Chosen
- Legendary Status (Varies)
- Light Power
- Prophecy (Speakers of those prophecies)
- Supernatural Priest (Varies)
- Telepathy
- Theurgy (Varies by prophet)
Rarer Prophets[]
- Divine Avatar
- Divine Conduit
- Godly Incarnation
- Master of All (Blessed by the God/Gods they serve)
- Savior Deity
- True Hero
Associations/Relationships[]
- Christian Mysticism (Varies)
- Divine Conduit
- Paladin
- Savior Deity
- Seer
- Supernatural Priest
- True Hero (Varies)
- Weird Sisters (Varies, similar type beings)
Flaws/Weaknesses[]
- Divine Power Negation
- Mortality; Prophets are generally mortal while they're living.
- Prophetic Protection; Prophets may not be protected by their own prophecies or divine sources, and their prophecies can involve their own deaths.
- Prophets are connected to the gods or a certain god and may be limited to what the god in question shows them.
- Psychic Magic; Psychic magics may be able to block the sight of prophets.
Example Characters[]
Also See: Prophet and Major Prophet.
Anime/Manga[]
- Ibuki Wakatsuki (Witch Watch); via "Prophetic Magic"
Comics[]
- Man of Miracles (Image Comics); Mother of Existence in disguise.
Folklore/Mythology[]
- Merlin (Arthurian Legends)
- Morgan le Fay (Arthurian Legends)
- Sebile (Arthurian Legends); and oracle.
- Prophets of Christianity (Christianity)-(See List)
- Jesus Christ (Christianity)
- Michel de Nostredamus (French Folklore/History)
- Prophets in Judaism (Jewish Mythology)-(See List)
- Prophets and Messengers (Islamic Mythology)-(See List)
- Māori Prophets (Māori Mythology)-(See List)
- The Great Peacemaker (Native American Mythology)
- Mani, founder of Manichaeism (Gnostic Mythology)
- Aleister Crowley (Thelema)
- Gwenddydd (Welsh Folklore)
- Zoroaster/Zarathustra (Zoroastrianism)
Literature[]
- Three Witches (Macbeth)
- Randall Flagg (The Stand)
- Jacen Solo (Star Wars Legends)
- Los (William Blake)
Live Television/Movies
- Jordan Collier (The 4400)
- Jay and Silent Bob (Dogma)
- Leto II Atreides (Dune)
- Grace Ling (Evil)
- Matt Parkman (Heroes) (temporary prophet)
- The Oracle (The Matrix)
- Prophets (Supernatural)
- Chuck Shurley (God in disguise)
- Luke
- Kevin Tran
- Donatello Redfield
- Tony Alvarez
- Whore of Babylon (false prophet)
- Eli (Xena: Warrior Princess)
- Leprous Prophetess (Minotaur)
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