Principality

Principality is a Demon in the Megami Tensei franchise.

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Origin

Principalities are one of the ranks in the hierarchy of angels according to Pseudo-Dionysius in On the Celestial Hierarchy. The name is derived from Ephesians 1:21, which mentions that God is far above all principality, power, might, and dominion; and from Colossians 1:16, which mentions that God is the creator of thrones, dominions, principalities, and powers. The angelic hierarchy is accepted by the Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church, where Principalities are referenced to be at the top of the Third Sphere of angels.^[1] Principality's Latin name, principatus (translated from the Greek ἀρχή archḗ, "sovereignty; authority"), is also translatable to "Princedom" or "Ruler".

Isidore of Seville claims that principalities earned their name because "they charge the angels below them with fulfilling the divine ministry."^[2]

Principalities are portrayed as angels that are responsible for ruling, leading, and guiding people, groups, and institutions, especially the Church. They also preside over groups of lower level angels, specifically Archangels and Angels. Principalities primarily take orders from Dominions, the leaders of the Second Sphere.

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Gameplay

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Compendium

Compendium Entries
Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne	The seventh of the nine orders of angels. They are the guardians of cities and nations, as well as the protectors of various religions.
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey	The seventh of the nine orders of angels. They guard cities and nations, and protect various religions.
Shin Megami Tensei IV	The seventh of the nine orders of angels. They guard cities and nations, and protect various religions.
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse	The seventh of the nine orders of angels. They guard cities and nations, and protect various religions.
Shin Megami Tensei V	The seventh of the nine orders of angels. They are charged with overseeing the welfare of countries and civilizations.
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance	The seventh of the nine orders of angels. They are charged with overseeing the welfare of countries and civilizations.
Liberation Dx2	The seventh of the nine orders of angel. As the advocates of heaven, their purpose is to guard cities and nations, and watch over the leaders of state. They also fight off demons when need be.
Soul Hackers 2	The seventh of the nine orders of angels. They are charged with overseeing the welfare of countries and civilizations.
Persona 2: Innocent Sin	Angel that protects nations and cities on Earth. Keeper of the faith.
Persona 3 Reload	The seventh of the nine orders of angels. They guard cities and nations, and protect various religious figures.
Persona 4	The seventh of the nine orders of angels. They guard cities and nations, and protect various religions.
Persona 5	The seventh of the nine orders of angels. They guard cities and nations, and protect various religious figures.
Persona 5 Strikers	The seventh of the nine orders of angels. They guard cities and nations, and protect various religious figures.
Persona 5 Tactica	The seventh of the nine orders of angels. They guard cities and nations, and protect various religious figures.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Languages
Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	プリンシパリティ Purinshipariti	Principality
Simplified Chinese	权天使 Quántiānshǐ	Principality, lit. "authority angel"
Traditional Chinese	權天使 Quántiānshǐ	Principality, lit. "authority angel"
Korean	프린시펄리티 Peurinsipeolliti	Principality
Spanish	Principado	Principality

Gallery

Cover artwork of Kazuma Kaneko Works II, featuring Principality amongst other demons
Render for Persona 5
Model of Principality from Persona 4 Golden
Model of Principality from Persona 3 Reload

Videos

Principality's Daily Demon Showcase for Shin Megami Tensei V

Principality's Daily Demon Future Prediction with Ringo for Soul Hackers 2

References

↑ https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/angelic-hierarchy-9897
↑ "Book VII: God, angels, and saints (De deo, angelis et sanctis)", The Etymologies of Isidore of Seville (2006), Barney, Stephen A; Lewis, WJ; Beach, JA; Berghof, O. Published by Cambridge University Press. (1st ed.) p. 161. ISBN-13: 978-0-511-21969-6.

[1] ttps://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/angelic-hierarchy-9897

[2] "Book VII: God, angels, and saints (De deo, angelis et sanctis)", The Etymologies of Isidore of Seville (2006), Barney, Stephen A; Lewis, WJ; Beach, JA; Berghof, O. Published by Cambridge University Press. (1st ed.) p. 161. ISBN-13: 978-0-511-21969-6.

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