Prophecy, in a broad sense, is the prediction of future events. The etymology of the word is Greek, from pro- "before" plus the root of phanai "speak", i.e. "speaking before" or "foretelling" (proclamation). Prophecy is a general term for assertions presented as the revelation of divine will. Sometimes the Greek word mantikê (divination) is translated as prophecy.For example, R.W.Sharples translates mantikê as prophecy in Alexander of Aphrodisias on Fate (London: Duckworth, 2003).

Throughout history, people have sought knowledge of future events from special individuals or groups who were thought to have the gift of prophecy, such as Oracles at Delphi in ancient Greece. Cultures in which prophecy played an important role include the North American Indians, Mayans, Celts, Druids, Chinese, Chaldeans, Assyrians, Egyptians, Hindus, Hebrews, Tibetans, Greeks, and many in the Christian tradition, among others.

History of prophecy

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The earliest manifestations of prophecy were most often found in the form of magical spells and folk charms. In modern times, astrology and other pseudoscientific techniques have gained wide acceptance.

Prophecies are often based on divination, or determining the will of gods or other supernatural entities. Many methods are used to achieve this, including reading tea leaves, cloud formations, animal behavior, or even the entrails of sacrificed animals. The accepted ways of providing prophecies in the Bible and Qur'an is by visions and dreams (with criticisms of the 'other' methods in those Sources as unacceptable). The development of spirituality in all (ancient) societies was in relation to their members discovered use of dreams and prophecies, as they were found to provide knowledge they didn't have, direction, creative suggestions and healthful solutions to their ailments, sometimes in the form of herbs and other things available to them.

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Started playing Indigo Prophecy. I can't believe I missed out on this game for so long! :p well worth the $10 on STEAM.
OmegaNemesis28 (Anthony Barranco) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:41:41 -0000
Started playing Indigo Prophecy. I can't believe I missed out on this game for so long! :p well worth the $10 on STEAM.
Indigo prophecy done :-) Games a pain too much QuickTime roughness for my taste lol
CompanyR (Larry Ortiz) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 06:49:04 -0000
Indigo prophecy done :-) Games a pain too much QuickTime roughness for my taste lol
Finished Indigo Prophecy today. One of the best games I've ever played. Clearly I value storytelling above all else in a game.
Cryptic_Daeke (David Bass) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:46:21 -0000
Finished Indigo Prophecy today. One of the best games I've ever played. Clearly I value storytelling above all else in a game.
@Othaur But the first half of Indigo Prophecy was FANTASTIC. Hopefully Heavy Rain picks up where that game left off.
JohnnyBarnstorm (BearsInGames) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:48:50 -0000
@Othaur But the first half of Indigo Prophecy was FANTASTIC. Hopefully Heavy Rain picks up where that game left off.
@Othaur Quantic Dreams's games are an acquired taste. Indigo Prophecy was a combination of adventure game and QTEs.
JohnnyBarnstorm (BearsInGames) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:48:24 -0000
@Othaur Quantic Dreams's games are an acquired taste. Indigo Prophecy was a combination of adventure game and QTEs.
@Cebolinhabh Não sabia que vc era um personagem do Indigo Prophecy (falo da foto que vc tweetou).
_felipefurtado (Felipe Furtado) Sun, 20 Dec 2009 22:59:47 -0000
@Cebolinhabh Não sabia que vc era um personagem do Indigo Prophecy (falo da foto que vc tweetou).

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