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Following Nero's death, a bizarre legend took hold: many believed he would return from the dead to reclaim his throne. This legend gave rise to impostors claiming to be Nero reborn, fueling apocalyptic expectations. Ancient texts, including the sibylline oracles, depicted Nero as a demonic figure destined to return as a counterfeit messiah. These early associations highlight how systems demanding total allegiance, rulers asserting divine authority, and emerging technologies could be seen as precursors to prophetic fulfillments—whether past or future.