Life

Life, also known as Eternal Life, is one of two parts that compose a Nahobino in Shin Megami Tensei V.

Game Appearances

Shin Megami Tensei V

Originally, demons were beings called Nahobino, deities comprised of Eternal Life and the Knowledge of Good and Evil. However, when the Creator took the Throne of Creation, he instituted the Condemnation, which debased every other god by sealing away their Knowledge.^[1] Ever since then, demonkind has longed to return to their original divine forms.^[2]

Trivia

In Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, Lilith states that humanity had Eternal Life prior to being banished from the Garden of Eden. It is unclear if this is referring to the same substance that composes demons.^[3]

Despite being referred to as Eternal Life, the substance does not grant Nahobino immortality.^[4]

Nomenclature

Names in Other Languages
Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	生命	Life
Japanese	永遠の命 Eien no inochi	Eternal Life

References

↑ "Koshimizu: Eons ago, the gods were gifted with both Eternal Life and the Knowledge of Good and Evil. In those days, they were known as Nahobino. However, the Creator ordered the forfeiture of Nahobino’s Knowledge. Thenceforth, they regressed into demons." Shin Megami Tensei V. Developed by ATLUS.
↑ "Yuzuru: Does this mean the Knowledge of all those lost gods is flowing through us, too? / Koshimizu: It is very well possible. In any case, the demons of then and now yearn to reclaim what was lost, and so seek human souls. Yet the union of man and demon remains prohibited." Shin Megami Tensei V. Developed by ATLUS.
↑ "Lilith: It was not regrettable when mankind was banished from Paradise—rather, it was fortuitous. Having lost their Eternal Life, mankind distanced themselves from the Creator, and through death, they may return to the earth." Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance. Developed by ATLUS.
↑ "Tao: If you ever grow weary on your journey, take the time to rest here. You may be a Nahobino, but you are not immortal. Treasure the life you've been given." Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance. Developed by ATLUS.

[1] "Koshimizu: Eons ago, the gods were gifted with both Eternal Life and the Knowledge of Good and Evil. In those days, they were known as Nahobino. However, the Creator ordered the forfeiture of Nahobino’s Knowledge. Thenceforth, they regressed into demons." Shin Megami Tensei V. Developed by ATLUS.

[2] "Yuzuru: Does this mean the Knowledge of all those lost gods is flowing through us, too? / Koshimizu: It is very well possible. In any case, the demons of then and now yearn to reclaim what was lost, and so seek human souls. Yet the union of man and demon remains prohibited." Shin Megami Tensei V. Developed by ATLUS.

[3] "Lilith: It was not regrettable when mankind was banished from Paradise—rather, it was fortuitous. Having lost their Eternal Life, mankind distanced themselves from the Creator, and through death, they may return to the earth." Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance. Developed by ATLUS.

[4] "Tao: If you ever grow weary on your journey, take the time to rest here. You may be a Nahobino, but you are not immortal. Treasure the life you've been given." Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance. Developed by ATLUS.

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]