Apple of Enlightenment

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TheApple of Enlightenment (Japanese:ちえのリンゴApple of Wisdom) is a machine^[1] mentioned inEarthBound, used byGiygas to predict the future.

It tells of a prophecy that a boy,Ness, will prevent Giygas's plans from taking place. The prophecy is first introduced byBuzz Buzz, who explains it to Ness and mentions that the it had been handed down by the Apple as a legend since ancient times.

Starman Deluxe indicates Giygas did not believe in the prophecy. This explains why Giygas did not immediately target Ness, Jeff or Poo. Paula was likely targeted due to her public use of PSI, not necessarily because of the prophecy.

Prophecy

“

When the chosen boy reaches the point, he will find the light. The passing of time will shatter the nightmare rock

and will reveal the path of light.

”

— Buzz Buzz

"The point" refers to the 8 Sanctuary Locations and "the light" likely refers to the 8 Melodies.

The nightmare rock may refer toNess's Nightmare or theMani-Mani Statue. Most likely it refers to the former, as once Ness's Nightmare is defeated in battle, Ness is told to go toSaturn Valley where he travels back in time to defeat Giygas.

Due to Buzz Buzz's untimely death, the full, specific contents of the prophecy are never revealed. The prophecy also mentionsPaula,Jeff, andPoo, but only in ambiguous terms.Pokey mentions that the Apple's prophecy didn't predict his involvement.