How sure was Lews Therin that he would be reborn as the next Age's Hero? It seems all the inhabitants of the world realize time is circular, but I don't think Lews Therin would assume his soul would be reborn and save humanity.
I agree. After all, in the early books one of the Forsaken mentions that they have never heard of a prophecy that detailed a specific individuals rebirth. As you said, it seemed that only Ishamael had an inkling towards the existence of recycled champions. I doubt Lews Therin knew as much of it as Ishamael did, for two reasons; Ishys career was centered on the occult, and he had direct contact with the Dark One. The former helped him understand the latter in a much greater detail than any of the known characters IMO, including Lews Therin.
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I agree. After all, in the early books one of the Forsaken mentions that they have never heard of a prophecy that detailed a specific individuals rebirth. As you said, it seemed that only Ishamael had an inkling towards the existence of recycled champions. I doubt Lews Therin knew as much of it as Ishamael did, for two reasons; Ishys career was centered on the occult, and he had direct contact with the Dark One. The former helped him understand the latter in a much greater detail than any of the known characters IMO, including Lews Therin.