Suzuka Gongen, also known as Suzuka Gozen or Tate Eboshi, is a figure from Japanese culture who came from Mt. Suzuka and, depending on the tale, takes on the role of a thief or a demon.
Suzuka Gongen is enshrined in the Gion Festival as Seoritsuhime,[1] one of the four gods of purification that make up Haraedo-no-Okami. Seoritsuhime also has a relation with Amaterasu and in some interpretations, is the violent side of Amaterasu's spirit.[2]
Design
Tomoe's motorcycle helmet changes into an off-road helmet when she evolves into Suzuka Gongen as Soejima thought that expressed driving on paths without defined roads, and would thus be seen as stronger.[3]
In Golden, Chie starts with Tomoe. It transfigures into Suzuka Gongen upon maxing her Social Link, and can further transfigure into Haraedo-no-Okami during winter.
↑"Characters", Persona 4 The Golden Premium Fun Book, Persona Magazine Editorial Department. Published by ASCII Media Works (2012). Japanese. p. 50. ISBN-13: 978-4048868150.
↑"Chapter 1: Chie Satonaka", Persona 4 Official Design Works, Atlus, Famitsu Editorial Department. Published by Famitsu (2008). Japanese. p. 44. ISBN-13: 978-4757745087.