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==Profile== | ==Profile== | ||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Māra is a malignant figure in Buddhist lore. It is the embodiment of the forces that oppose enlightenment: greed, hatred, earthly desires, and the cycle of rebirth. | |||
===Design=== | ===Design=== | ||
Mara is a giant green phallus with tentacles that, in most games, sits in a yellow chariot. The phallic design is based on how Mara's name is used in Japanese as a word for "penis." | Mara is a giant green phallus with tentacles that, in most games, sits in a yellow chariot. The phallic design is based on how Mara's name is used in Japanese as a word for "penis." | ||
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|smt4a=A Hindu demon that represents fear of death. <br>She tempted the Buddha during his meditations. She gave birth to the Mares and Mora, powerful demons of darkness. | |smt4a=A Hindu demon that represents fear of death. <br/>She tempted the Buddha during his meditations. She gave birth to the Mares and Mora, powerful demons of darkness. | ||
|smt5=A Buddhist demon that represents the fear of death. <br>Also known as "The Evil One," he sent his daughters to tempt Buddha during his meditations. | |smt5=A Buddhist demon that represents the fear of death. <br/>Also known as "The Evil One," he sent his daughters to tempt Buddha during his meditations. | ||
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[[Category:Demons in Shin Megami Tensei V]] | [[Category:Demons in Shin Megami Tensei V]] | ||
[[Category:Demons in Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance]] | [[Category:Demons in Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance]] | ||
[[Category:Demons in Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2]] | |||
[[Category:Beasts in Last Bible Special]] | [[Category:Beasts in Last Bible Special]] | ||
[[Category:Demons in Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers]] | [[Category:Demons in Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers]] |
Revision as of 00:04, 8 April 2024
Mara is a Demon in the Megami Tensei franchise.
Profile
Origin
Māra is a malignant figure in Buddhist lore. It is the embodiment of the forces that oppose enlightenment: greed, hatred, earthly desires, and the cycle of rebirth.
Design
Mara is a giant green phallus with tentacles that, in most games, sits in a yellow chariot. The phallic design is based on how Mara's name is used in Japanese as a word for "penis."
Gameplay
- For complete gameplay information, see Gameplay:Mara.
Compendium
Compendium Entries | |
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Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse |
A Hindu demon that represents fear of death. She tempted the Buddha during his meditations. She gave birth to the Mares and Mora, powerful demons of darkness. |
Shin Megami Tensei V | A Buddhist demon that represents the fear of death. Also known as "The Evil One," he sent his daughters to tempt Buddha during his meditations. |
Persona 3 Reload | A Buddhist demon that represents the fear of death. Also known as "The Evil One," he sent his daughters to tempt Buddha during his meditations. |
Game Appearances
Audio Drama Appearances
Novel Appearances
Anime Appearances
Manga Appearances
Other Appearances
Trivia
Nomenclature
Language | Name | Meaning |
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マーラ Māra | Mara |
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魔罗 Móluó | Mara |
![]() ![]() ![]() Traditional Chinese |
魔羅 Móluó | Mara |
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마라 Mara | Mara |
Gallery
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Sprite from Shin Megami Tensei II
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Model from Persona 4 Golden
Videos
Mara's Daily Demon Showcase for Shin Megami Tensei V
Notes
References
Categories:
- Demons in Shin Megami Tensei (Game)
- Demons in Shin Megami Tensei II
- Demons in Shin Megami Tensei if...
- Demons in Shin Megami Tensei IV
- Demons in Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse
- Demons in Shin Megami Tensei V
- Demons in Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
- Demons in Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2
- Beasts in Last Bible Special
- Demons in Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers
- Demons in Soul Hackers 2
- Personas in Persona 3 FES
- Personas in Persona 3 Portable
- Personas in Persona 3 Reload
- Personas in Persona 4
- Personas in Persona 4 Golden
- Personas in Persona 5
- Personas in Persona 5 Royal
- Personas in Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth
- Personas in Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth