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Jedi prophecies

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The Jedi prophecies are a set of visions and predictions made thousands of years before the events of the main Star Wars saga. They are intriguingly obscure and vague, thereby allowing different interpretations over generations of Jedi. They can be found in multiple Star Wars canon books such as 'Master & Apprentice' and 'The Jedi Path'. These prophecies form a central part of the Jedi mythos, acting as guiding beacons for the Jedi Order's actions.

The most significant prophecy by far is the prophecy of the Chosen One. This prophecy tells of a unique individual who will "bring balance to The Force." This phrase has been interpreted in myriad ways over the years. Some Jedi believed it to refer to destroying the Sith, while others thought it meant a literal balance between darkness and light. This prophecy is predominantly associated with Anakin Skywalker, who indeed ended the Sith but also indirectly contributed to the rise of the First Order.

There's also the prophecy of Mortis, which states that "He who learns to conquer death will through his greatest student, live again." Qui-Gon Jinn interprets this as suggesting the return of the Sith, whereas others believe it foreshadows the actions of Darth Plagueis and his apprentice, Darth Sidious. Upon mastering the ability to retain consciousness after death, Qui-Gon aids Yoda and Obi-Wan Kenobi in learning the technique, thus fulfilling the prophecy.

The "Knight of Pure Flame," another critical prophecy, refers to an individual who will come to cleanse the Jedi Order and lead it towards the path of true enlightenment. While it isn't clear who this knight might be, some speculate that it could be Luke Skywalker due to his role in purging the corrupt Jedi Order and establishing a new one.

Finally, there is the prophecy about the "Twilight of the Apprentice," stating that "When the Kyber that is not Kyber shines forth, the time of prophecy will be at hand." This prophecy is believed to relate to a 'Kyber crystal,' used to power lightsabers and the Death Star, which is not actually a Kyber. Some speculate this prophecy may symbolize Ezra Bridger's journey since the 'Kyber' could represent his energy slingshot - an unconventional weapon in Jedi lore.

the Jedi prophecies are mystical texts that have guided, but also confounded, the Jedi for millennia. Their cryptic nature has led to differing interpretations and has significantly shaped the course of events in the Star Wars universe.



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