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I suppose, after having mentioned a couple of Greek myths that I think are under represented as inspiration, that I am justified in complaining about a story element that's present in Greek mythology that I don't like. I loathe stories that depend upon self fulfilling prophecies. I mean, think about it. After the it became known that people end up causing the prophesied events as a result of their attempts to avoid it, why would anyone consult a fortune teller? Prophesied events that can only occur because the prophecy exists and people are try to avoid it just indicate that whatever entity is providing such visions is an ass.

I can't believe in human characters that would willingly look into the future unless either A) the future can be changed based on what they have seen, or B) what is seen is not necessarily the truth, it's simple what the person needs to see at that time such as what the Oracle in The Matrix tells Neo. I can't see how the fearful specter of the unknown could be worse than the possibility of getting a terrible prediction and from then on second guessing your every action -- and knowing that it doesn't actually matter, sooner or later something you do will bring it to pass.