Hiranya: Difference between revisions

''Hiraṇya'' (हिरण्य) is a Sanskrit word associated with gold.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote=|author=|url=[https://sanskritdictionary.com/?q=hira%E1%B9%87ya%22&lang=sans&iencoding=iast&action=Search%20Hiranya Sanskrit Dictionary]|archive=|published=|retrieved=2023|site=Sanskrit Dictionary|type=}}</ref> It is presumed to be associated with the recurring item in ''Megami Tensei'' due to hexagon-shaped spiritual pendants called hiranyas being sold in Japan during the 80s.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= |translquote= |author= |url= [https://note.com/tiyu/n/nce98405d9385 80年代に流行った「ヒランヤ」。ガンは治るし、オーディオの音質は向上する?!]|archive= |published= June 28, 2022|retrieved= March 22, 2024|site= Note.com|type= Blog}}</ref>