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Hecatoncheires is a Demon in the Megami Tensei franchise.
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Origin
In Greek mythology, the Hecatoncheires (Ἑκατόγχειρες Hekatónkheires, literally 'Hundred-Handers') were a trio of gigantic creatures with a hundred arms and fifty heads each. These beings, named Cottus, Gyges, and Briareus, were the offspring of Uranus (Sky) and Gaia (Earth), as well as siblings to the twelve Titans and three Cyclopes. Fearing their monstrous appearance and immense power, Uranus imprisoned the three Hecatoncheires in Tartarus, the depths of the earth. During the Titanomachy, the ten-year war between the Titans and the Olympian gods, the Hecatoncheires were released from Tartarus by Cronus, who sought their help against the Olympians. The Hecatoncheires were cast back into Tartarus once the war concluded, where they became guards for the fallen Titans.
Design
In most titles, Hecatoncheires is swamp green-skinned giant with several arms, conjoined heads, and grotesque eyes. It wears a gold chain with a large padlock.
In the Devil Children series, it is a buff six-armed humanoid with purple skin, a pink singlet, and pink socks.
Gameplay
- For complete gameplay information, see Gameplay:Hecatoncheires.
Compendium
Compendium Entries | |
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Shin Megami Tensei V | Giants born from Uranus and Gaia in Greek mythology. The name means "those with a hundred arms." During the war of the Titans, Zeus freed them from the underworld to help him obtain victory. |
Persona 3 Reload | A giant in Greek mythology, born from Uranus and Gaia. His name means "hundred-handed." Enlisted by Zeus in the war against the Titans; thanks to his help, the gods were victorious. |
Devil Children Light Book and Dark Book |
An awesome demon with six arms that can crush the life out of any opponent. |
Trivia
Nomenclature
Language | Name | Meaning |
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ヘカトンケイル Hekatonkeiru | Hekatoncheir; singular back-formation from Ἑκατόγχειρες Hekatóncheires (Hundred-Handers), as χείρ cheír (hand) is the singular form of χεῖρες cheîres. |
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百臂巨人 Bǎi bì jùrén | Hundred-Armed Giant (Hecatoncheires) |
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百臂巨人 Bǎi bì jùrén | Hundred-Armed Giant (Hecatoncheires) |
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헤카톤케일 Hekatonke-il | Hekatoncheir; same as Japanese. |
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Hecatónquiro | Singular of Hecatónquiros (Hecatoncheires) |
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References
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- Demons in Shin Megami Tensei II
- Demons in Shin Megami Tensei if...
- Demons in Shin Megami Tensei: Nine
- Demons in Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey
- Demons in Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux
- 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: Imagine
- Demons in Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2
- Demons in Megami Ibunroku Persona
- Personas in Persona 3 FES
- Personas in Persona 3 Portable
- Personas in Persona 3 Reload
- Personas in Persona 5
- Personas in Persona 5 Royal
- Demons in Devil Children Black Book and Red Book
- Demons in Devil Children White Book
- Demons in Devil Children Light Book and Dark Book
- Demons in Devil Children Fire Book and Ice Book
- Demons in Devil Children: Messiah Riser
- Demons in Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner 2
- Demons in Shin Megami Tensei Trading Card: Card Summoner