Dagda is a Demon in the Megami Tensei franchise.
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Origin
The Dagda is a major god and king of the Tuatha Dé Danann in the pre-Christian Irish faith. He is god of knowledge, fertility, magic, strength and druids. He is married to the Irish war goddess the Mórrígan and is the father of Brigid. His name means "the good god" and has the title of Eochaid Ollathair, which means "All-father."
Design
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Gameplay
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse
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Persona 2: Innocent Sin
Persona 2: Eternal Punishment
Compendium
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Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance |
A god of Celtic myth and the supreme deity of the Tuatha Dé Danann. His name means "the good god."
A glutton for porridge, he's even- tempered and excels in martial arts. His treasures include a club with the power to destroy and resurrect, a golden harp that can control the seasons, and a cauldron of endless food. |
Persona 2: Innocent Sin | Danann god presiding over the earth, knowledge, and fertility. |
Devil Children Light Book and Dark Book |
A giant of a demon with a hardy appetite. Carries his own pot of rice into battle. |
Devil Children Fire Book and Ice Book |
なくなることなく ご飯があふれてくる 不思議なカマを 持っている 神 ものしりで 手先も 器用Translation: A god who carries a mysterious cauldron that overflows with rice and never runs out. He has extensive knowledge and dexterous hands. |
Game Appearances
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse
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Dagda first appears in Yomotsu Hirasaka after Nanashi is killed by Adramelech and his forces. He offers to revive the recently deceased boy in exchange for him becoming his Godslayer.
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
Dagda appears in the DLC sidequest "Holy Will and Profane Dissent". He can be recruited upon defeating him in battle.
Novel Appearances
Maka Kokuten Danshō
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Other Appearances
Brave Frontier
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Last Chronicle
Dagda is one of the characters featured in the crossover with the Japanese trading card game Last Chronicle. His card, featuring an illustration drawn by Ikumi Fukuda, was released in the Rebel Contract Deck[1], which also featured illustrations of Nanashi, Walter, and Jonathan.
Trivia
- Datamines suggest Dagda was originally meant to appear in Shin Megami Tensei V before being scrapped.[2]
Nomenclature
Language | Name | Meaning |
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English | Bounty DemiKids Light Version and Dark Version | |
Japanese | ダグダ Persona 2: Innocent Sin Persona 2: Eternal Punishment Devil Children Light Book and Dark Book Devil Children Fire Book and Ice Book Daguda |
Dagda |
ダグザ Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Daguza |
Dagda | |
Simplified Chinese | 达格达 Dágédá | Dagda |
Traditional Chinese | 達格達 Dágédá | Dagda |
French | Dagda | Dagda |
German | Dagda | Dagda |
Italian | Dagda | Dagda |
Korean | 다그다 Dageuda | Dagda |
Polish | Dagda | Dagda |
Brazilian Portuguese | Dagda | Dagda |
Russian | Дагда Dagda | Dagda |
Spanish | Dagda | Dagda |
Turkish | Dagda | Dagda |
Gallery
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Portrait
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Character bio
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Concept art 1
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Concept art 2
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Official Twitter icon from Japanese website
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Dagda's card art from the crossover with Japanese TCG Last Chronicle
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Nahobino meeting Dagda
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Dagda using Lost Hit
Videos
References
- ↑ "Shin Megami Tensei IV Final ‘Last Chronicle’ Card Illustrations" Reggy, [1]. Published April 7, 2016. Retrieved November 9, 2023. Persona Central.
- ↑ Faz on X: "SMT V Unused DLC/Demon mentions DLC: Satan Krishna Dagda Maitreya (found by @regularpanties) Demons: Ardha Astarte Shesha" / X. Published November 26, 2021. Retrieved March 12, 2024. Twitter.