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Hecatoncheires
ヘカトンケイル
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Artwork from Shin Megami Tensei II

Artwork from Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey

Artwork from Persona 3 FES

Artwork from Persona 5: The Phantom X

Artwork from Devil Children Black Book and Red Book

Artwork from Devil Children White Book

Other Name(s) HecatoncheirShin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey

HekatoncheiresShin Megami Tensei IV
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse

ManimalRevelations: Persona

HekatonDemiKids Light Version and Dark Version
Origin Greek culture
Race(s) BruteDigital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner 2

JakiShin Megami Tensei II
Shin Megami Tensei if...
Shin Megami Tensei: Nine
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux
Shin Megami Tensei IV
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse
Shin Megami Tensei V
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
Shin Megami Tensei: Imagine
Shin Megami Tensei if...: Hazama Hen
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Colosseum 20XX
Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2
Megami Ibunroku Persona
Megami Ibunroku Persona: Ikū no Tō Hen
Shin Megami Tensei Trading Card: Card Summoner

OniDevil Children Black Book and Red Book
Devil Children White Book
Devil Children Light Book and Dark Book
Devil Children Fire Book and Ice Book

YaksaDigital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner 2
Alignment(s) Dark-NeutralShin Megami Tensei II
Shin Megami Tensei V
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Colosseum 20XX
Arcana Hanged Man

Hecatoncheires is a Demon in the Megami Tensei franchise.

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Origin

In Greek mythology, the Hecatoncheires[a] (lit. "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 a swamp green-skinned giant humanoid with several arms, conjoined heads and featureless blue eyes. It wears a gold chain with a large padlock. In the Chinese version of Persona 5: The Phantom X, its pelvis and upper thigh are covered with golden pants.

In the Devil Children series, it is a muscular six-armed humanoid with purple skin, a pink singlet, and pink socks.

Gameplay

For complete gameplay information, see Gameplay:Hecatoncheires.

Compendium

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Compendium Entries
Shin Megami Tensei II
(A-Mode DDS) 		出身地：ギリシア
天空神ウラヌスと大地の女神ガイアの間に生まれた原初の巨人の一柱名は「百の手を持つ者」の意味を持つ。五十の頭と、その名の通り百本の腕を持っているといわれる。醜い容姿の為、ウラヌスにより冥界タルタロスに幽閉される。ティターン族とオリンポス族の戦いのさなか、ゼウスにより解放され、彼の戦列に加わり巨岩を投げつけ、ティターン族を下敷きにした。戦後、ゼウスの命により、タルタロスに幽閉されたティターン族の牢番になる。
Translation:
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey

Giants born from Uranus and Gaia. The name means "those with 100 arms."

During the war of the Titans, Zeus brought them out of Hades. They helped him obtain victory.

Shin Megami Tensei IV

Giants born from Uranus and Gaia. The name means "those with 100 arms."

During the war of the Titans, Zeus brought them out of Hades. They helped him obtain victory.

Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse

Giants born from Uranus and Gaia. The name means "those with 100 arms."
During the war of the Titans, Zeus brought them out of Hades. They helped him obtain victory.

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.

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
Persona 3 FES

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.

Persona 3 Portable
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.

Persona 5

Giants born from Uranus and Gaia. 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 5 Royal
Persona 5 Strikers

Giants born from Uranus and Gaia. 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 5 Tactica

Giants born from Uranus and Gaia. 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 5: The Phantom X

Giants born from Uranus and Gaia. 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.

Devil Children Black Book and Red Book GBC: おおきないわを　なげとばす　かいりきのウデを　たくさんもった　きょじん
PS: 大きな岩を　投げとばす　怪力のウデを　たくさん持った　きょじん
Translation: A giant with many superhuman arms who throws huge rocks.
Devil Children White Book おおきないわを　なげとばす　かいりきのウデを　たくさんもった　きょじん
Translation: A giant with many superhuman arms who throws huge rocks.
Devil Children Light Book and Dark Book カイリキのウデを　たくさん　持つ　巨人の　デビル　その　カイリキを　おそれた　神に　フウインされた
Translation: A giant Devil with many superhuman arms. He had been sealed away by a god who feared his superhuman strength.
DemiKids Light Version and Dark Version

An awesome demon with six arms that can crush the life out of any opponent.

Devil Children Fire Book and Ice Book カイリキのウデを　たくさん　持つ　巨人の　デビル　その　カイリキを　おそれた　神に　フウインされた
Translation: A giant Devil with many superhuman arms. He had been sealed away by a god who feared his superhuman strength.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Languages
Language Name Meaning
English HecatoncheirShin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey
HecatoncheiresShin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux
Shin Megami Tensei V
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
Persona (PlayStation Portable)
Persona 3 FES
Persona 3 Portable
Persona 3 Reload
Persona 5 Royal
HekatoncheiresShin Megami Tensei IV
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse
ManimalRevelations: Persona
HekatonDemiKids Light Version and Dark Version
Japanese 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.
Simplified Chinese 百臂巨人 Bǎi bì jùrén Hundred-Armed Giant (Hecatoncheires)
Traditional Chinese 百臂巨人 Bǎi bì jùrén Hundred-Armed Giant (Hecatoncheires)
Korean 헤카톤케일 Hekatonke-il Hekatoncheir; same as Japanese.
헤카톤케이르Shin Megami Tensei IV
 Hekatonkeireu		 Hekatoncheir
Polish Hekatonchejr Hekatoncheir
Peninsular Spanish Hecatónquiro Singular of Hecatónquiros (Hecatoncheires)

Gallery

Videos

Hecatoncheires's Daily Demon Showcase for Shin Megami Tensei V

Notes

  1. ↑ Greek: Ἑκατόγχειρες, romanized Hekatónkheires
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