Kinich Ahau
| Kinich Ahau | |
| キニチ・アハウ | |
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Sprite from Persona 2: Innocent Sin
Sprite from Persona 2: Eternal Punishment | |
| Origin | Maya religion |
| Arcana | Hermit |
Kinich Ahau is a Demon in the Persona series.
Profile
Origin
Kinich Ahau (also referred to as god "G") is the name of the sun god in the indigenous religion of the Yucatec Maya people who was known to transform into a jaguar at night as he journeyed into Xibalba.[1] He has been identified as an aspect of Itzamna;[2] though he is not considered to be an alternate name or form of Itzamna. Assuming the name of Kinich Ahau by taking the title of k'inich was common practice among rulers in Classic Maya civilization.[3]
Design
In Persona 2: Innocent Sin, he appears as a black jaguar with blue eyes and golden feet wearing a headpiece and a golden bangle around his tail with a large floating ring surrounding its neck that symbolizes the sun. In Persona 2: Eternal Punishment, the jaguar's fur is blue and the eyes are red. Additionally, the bangle, golden feet, and headpiece have all been removed.
Gameplay
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Compendium
| Compendium Entries | |
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| Persona 2: Innocent Sin |
Mayan sun god who transforms into a jaguar and stalks the underworld. |
| Persona 2: Eternal Punishment |
Mayan sun god: becomes a jaguar at night and travels underground. |
Nomenclature
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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 English
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Kinich Ahau | |
 Japanese
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キニチ・アハウ Kinichi ahau | Kinich Ahau |
Gallery
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Sprite from Persona 2: Innocent Sin -
Sprite from Persona 2: Eternal Punishment -
Card graphic from Persona 2: Innocent Sin -
Card graphic from Persona 2: Eternal Punishment
References
- ↑ "Kinich Ahau, the sun god (also known as god G) transforms himself into a jaguar each night as he travels through Xibalba." The Ancient Maya: New Perspectives (2004), Heather McKillop. Published by Bloomsbury Publishing. p. 218. ISBN-13: 9781576076972.
- ↑ "At one time many scholars saw this figure as an individual deity, but now most believe him to be the day aspect of Itzamna [...]" Mesoamerican Mythology: A Guide to the Gods, Heroes, Rituals, and Beliefs of Mexico and Central America (2002), Kay Almere Read. Published by Oxford University Press USA. pp. 200-201. ISBN-13: 9780195149098.
- ↑ "Thus, historically, many Classic Maya rulers assumed the name, powers, and patronage of Kinich Ahau." Mesoamerican Mythology: A Guide to the Gods, Heroes, Rituals, and Beliefs of Mexico and Central America (2002), Kay Almere Read. Published by Oxford University Press USA. pp. 200-201. ISBN-13: 9780195149098.