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The Terminator franchise, for example, is often perceived as a blueprint of a robot uprising; however, it is primarily an adaptation of Frankenstein, set against the specter of nuclear disaster. Frankenstein himself is a modern retelling of the golem myth—an ancient legend about a clay figure brought to life through mystical means. These tales reflect societal fears of unrestrained technological power—fears that have persisted as humanity has advanced from myth to machine.