Shiva

Shiva is a Demon in the Megami Tensei franchise.

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Origin

Shiva is the god of destruction in Hinduism, and one of the Trimurti along with Vishnu and Brahma. In the Shaivite tradition, Shiva is believed to be the Supreme Being.

In the Vedas, Shiva (lit. "the auspicious one") is used as an epithet of the storm god Rudra. The understanding of Rudra would evolve into the present understanding of Shiva.

Design

Gameplay

For complete gameplay information, see Gameplay:Shiva.

Compendium

Compendium Entries
Shin Megami Tensei (A-Mode DDS)	Origin: India One of the three major gods of Hinduism. He is the god of destruction and dance. He has four arms, four faces and three eyes. He is often depicted wearing tiger skin, with pearls and a snake around his neck. It is said that when his third eye opens, its glare can burn anything to ash.
Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne	One of the triad of main deities in Hindu mythology. He is known as the destroyer, but is also related to regeneration. His wife is Parvati.
Shin Megami Tensei V	The great god who governs the destruction and creation of the world. He is the most worshiped god in Hinduism alongside Vishnu. It is said that he purifies the world through destruction only to rebuild it anew, and though he casts terrifying destruction against the demons, he also blesses his followers. Shiva has been depicted in many ways, but the most common is for him to have four hands, one face and three eyes. He wields a trishula, or trident, and his third eye is said to emit a ray of light that destroys all it touches.
Persona 2: Innocent Sin	One of the trinity of Hindu gods who presides over death and rebirth.
Persona 3 Reload	One of the major Hindu gods, he is known as the Destroyer but is also related to regeneration. His wife is Parvati.
Persona 4	One of the triad of main deities in Hindu myth. He is known as the destroyer, but is also related to regeneration. His wife is Parvati.
Persona 5	One of the major Hindu gods, he is known as the Destroyer but is also related to regeneration. His wife is Parvati.
Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth	One of the triad of main deities in Hindu myth. He is known as the destroyer but is also related to regeneration. His wife is Parvati.
Devil Children White Book	カミナリを　あやつって　すべてを　ハカイする　ハカイのカミ　おどりが　とくい Translation: A god of destruction who manipulates lightning to destroy everything. A talented dancer.
Devil Children Light Book and Dark Book	A powerful demon with four arms and a third eye that provides it with foresight.
Devil Children Fire Book and Ice Book	４本の　ウデと　第３の　目が　とくちょうの　とても強い　神　雷を　自由にあやつり　すべてを　ハカイする Translation: A very strong god with distinctive four arms and a third eye. He bends lightning to his will to destroy everything.