Hachiman (八幡) is a Japanese god of war and archery. While a native Japanese deity, Hachiman has incorporated Buddhist elements due to religious syncretism in Japan. Hachiman came to be identified as a deification of Emperor Ōjin, who, according to tradition, is the 15th emperor of Japan who reigned from AD 270 to 310.
Design
Hachiman's design is inspired by a theory that Hachiman was originally the same as the God of the Hebrews.[1]
A god who migrated from Silla to Kyushu to give oracles to the people. Later deified as a guardian of samurai across Japan. Also called Yahata, or "a figure for gods to possess."
A god who migrated from Silla to Kyushu to give oracles to the people. Later deified as a guardian of samurai across Japan. Also called Yahata, or "a figure for gods to possess".
↑"金子■ハチマンっていうのは「デビルサマナー」っていうよりは、「女神転生」の時に唯一神とかにこだわっていたんです。で、唯一神っていうのはヘブライの神様で、それが日本に渡ってきた時に八幡神っていう形になったっていうような説があります。そのへんで自分の解釈としてはデッカイやつかなあって。一般に八幡様なんていってて、まあみんな馴染みのあるやつだけど、実は元は唯一神なのかな?みたいなところが結構好きだったりしています。" Translation: "KK: Hachiman in Devil Summoner, or perhaps I should say, The One God in Megaten. So, The One God is the God of Hebrews and there is a theory that says he became known as Hachiman in Japan. That’s why I interpreted him as a big guy. Everyone is familiar with the usual Hachiman, but in reality his original form is perhaps The One God! I really like that concept." Sega Saturn Magazine. Published by SoftBank. p. 144. Published April 26, 1996 (cover date May 24, 1996). Translation by dijeh.
