The One prophecy
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The One prophecy is a central mythic prediction in the Matrix universe foretelling a chosen savior destined to end the war between humans and machines and liberate humanity from the simulated reality.
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
fictional prophecy
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myth ⓘ narrative device ⓘ |
| appearsIn |
The Matrix
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
The Matrix Reloaded NERFINISHED ⓘ The Matrix Resurrections NERFINISHED ⓘ The Matrix Revolutions NERFINISHED ⓘ The Matrix franchise NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWithCharacter |
Morpheus
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Neo NERFINISHED ⓘ The Oracle NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| believedBy | Morpheus NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| centralThemeOf | The Matrix NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| connectedToConcept |
systemic anomaly of the Matrix
ⓘ
the One NERFINISHED ⓘ the anomaly ⓘ |
| createdBy |
Lana Wachowski
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Lilly Wachowski NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| describes |
a human with unprecedented control over the Matrix
ⓘ
a person able to bend or break Matrix rules ⓘ a person capable of returning balance between humans and machines ⓘ |
| doubtedBy |
Neo
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
The Architect NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| fictionalUniverse | Matrix universe NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| firstAppearance | The Matrix (1999 film) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| foretells |
a chosen savior
ⓘ
liberation of humanity from the Matrix ⓘ the coming of the One ⓘ the end of the war between humans and machines ⓘ |
| fulfilledBy | Neo’s sacrifice in The Matrix Revolutions ⓘ |
| genre | science fiction ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
cyberpunk messianism
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human liberation from artificial control ⓘ savior archetype ⓘ |
| interpretedBy | The Oracle NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| inUniverseStatus |
partially manipulated by machines
ⓘ
religious belief among Zion humans ⓘ |
| language | English (film dialogue) ⓘ |
| medium | film ⓘ |
| narrativeFunction |
explores themes of destiny and free will
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messianic prophecy trope ⓘ questions the nature of choice ⓘ |
| reinterpretedAs | a control system for Zion ⓘ |
| reinterpretedBy | The Architect NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| roleInPlot |
guides Neo’s character arc
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motivates Morpheus to search for the One ⓘ provides hope to human resistance ⓘ structures the conflict between humans and machines ⓘ |
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