Hanged Man Arcana (XII)
The Hanged Man Arcana is usually depicted by a man hanging by one leg upside down. His legs are crossed, casting a shadow of an upside-down number 4. While the man appears tortured, he is the one who chose to be in this position. The Hanged Man is associated with self-sacrifice for the sake of enlightenment.
He frees himself by binding himself. He hangs between heaven and earth. If one sees this card among the Tarot, it means that they need to take some time to reflect upon their actions.
Persona under the Hanged Man Arcana have excellent survivability. Many appear as spirits that guard gates. These persona represent those who stand at the crossroads of two forces. They also sometimes include those who have become martyrs.
The characters representing the Hanged Man arcana are indecisive. They cannot decide between two decisions as both have dark consequences. These decisions can be life-related or even something simple. Munehisa Iwai represents the Hanged Man Arcana in Persona 5.
Hanged Man Arcana Compendium
| Level | Persona Name | Level | Persona Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Hua Po | 14 | Inugami |
| 21 | Orthrus | 26 | Take-Minakata (P5R) |
| 29 | Take-Minakata | 35 | Emperor’s Amulet |
| 42 | Hecatoncheir | 51 | Jatayu (P5R) |
| 60 | Moloch | 68 | Vasuki |
| 73 | Macabre (P5R) | 82 | Attis |
| ← Strength Arcana | Death Arcana → |
Persona Compendium
| Fool |
Magician |
Priestess |
| Empress |
Emperor |
Hierophant |
| Lovers |
Chariot |
Justice |
| Hermit |
Fortune |
Strength |
| Hanged Man |
Death |
Temperance |
| Devil |
Tower |
Star |
| Moon |
Sun |
Judgement |
Other Persona Compendium Guides
| Persona Overview | Acquiring Personas | Treasure Personas |
| Reaper Persona | Awakened Personas | Ultimate Personas |
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