Skanda
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| Skanda | |
| スカンダ | |
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Sprite from Persona 2: Innocent Sin
Sprite from Persona 2: Eternal Punishment | |
| Origin | Hinduism Mahayana Buddhism |
| Arcana | Justice |
Skanda is a Persona in the Persona series.
Profile
Origin
- Main section: Kartikeya § Origin, Idaten § Origin
Skanda[a] is a deity in Hinduism, especially prominent in Shaivite texts; he is identified as one and the same as Kartikeya and Murugan. Skanda is the son of Shiva and Parvati and defeats the asura Tarakasura.
Skanda (known as Idaten in Japan) is also a protector of the dharma in Mahayana Buddhism.
Design
Gameplay
Compendium
| Compendium Entries | |
|---|---|
| Persona 2: Innocent Sin |
A Hindu war god. As Idaten, also a defender of Buddhist doctrine. |
| Persona 2: Eternal Punishment |
Different name given for the god of war, Kartikeya. |
Nomenclature
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
 English
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Skanda | |
 Japanese
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スカンダ Sukanda | Skanda |
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
