Articles by Rin Tohsaka

Pisaca Its name is a product of the demonized Hindu tribes. This persona is a demon which feeds on human flesh, specifically by scavenging corpses. Its grotesque appearance is comparable to Rakshasa, with Pisacas serving [ … ]

Mot His name Mot, which translates to ‘death,’ is the Canaanite god of death. He attempted to destroy Baal, the god of fertility. By the time Mot’s father threatened his throne, Mot’s practice finally ceased. [ … ]

Alice Lewis Carroll’s character from the popular story Alice in Wonderland. In Shin Megami Tensei, Alice has a strong resemblance to the original character, especially with the iconic blue dress and golden hair. Another reference [ … ]

Hecatoncheires Originally from Greek mythology as giant creatures. Hecatoncheir, or otherwise known as Hekatonkheires or Hecatonchires, has fifty heads and 100 arms. Its father, Uranus, was disgusted by its horrendous appearance and so flung them [ … ]

Orthrus Orthrus is based on the two-headed dog of Greek mythology. Its build is as massive as an ox paired and its nature is similar to that of a lion. It is Titan Geryon’s companion, [ … ]

Hua Po Based on the Zi-bu-yu inscription which originated from the Qing dynasty. Hua Po is a tree-dwelling spirit produced from three or more dead humans who hanged themselves on the same tree. Their appearance [ … ]

Valkyrie Valkyrie is based on a mythological figure from Norse mythology. This figure is one of a host of female mythological beings who decide who will die in battle. They would often bring the ones [ … ]