Virtue

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Virtue is a Demon in the Megami Tensei franchise.

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Origin

Virtues 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 (virtutem in the Vulgate), and dominion.

Virtue's name in the Latin Vulgate (translated from the Greek δυνάμεως dynámeōs, "might; magic power; miracle") is used in the Catholic Church to refer to feats of strength (virtute).

Isidore of Seville claims that virtues earned their name because they "are named as the specific ministries through which signs and miracles are made in the world." A notable virtue is Melchizedek, who was believed by the Melchisedechians to be an angel, not a human being.

Design

Gameplay

For complete gameplay information, see Gameplay:Virtue.

Compendium

Compendium Entries
Shin Megami Tensei (A-Mode DDS)	Origin: Israel - They are the second of the middle angels. Their name means "God's virtue" and "purity." They are spirits with no physical body who are sometimes called "The Shining Ones." Virtues are the angels of grace and grant the power of God through the form of miracles.
Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne	The fifth order of the nine orders of angels, also known as "the shining ones." They work miracles and support those struggling with their faith.
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey	The fifth order of the nine orders of angels, also known as "The Shining Ones." They give hope to people through the miracles they perform.
Shin Megami Tensei IV	The fifth order of the nine orders of angels, also known as "The Shining Ones." They give hope to people through the miracles they perform.
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse	The fifth order of the nine orders of angels, also known as "The Shining Ones." They give hope to people through the miracles they perform.
Shin Megami Tensei: Imagine	The fifth class of angels, ranked second among the Second Sphere. Their name signifies the virtue of God. Virtues lack physical bodies and cannot directly affect reality. They are known as "the shining ones" and "the luminous ones." Virtues manifest themselves in the form of miracles. They create miracles before all who strive toward noble goals or fight in the name of good, bestowing favor and courage upon them. It is said that two of these angels of might were summoned to accompany Christ during his Ascension. They also acted as midwives for the birth of Cain, Adam and Eve's first child.
Liberation Dx2	The fifth order of the nine orders of angels, also known as "The Shining Ones." They give hope to people through the miracles they perform. Virtue also played the role of midwife to Eve in the birthing of Cain.
Soul Hackers (3DS)	The fifth order of the nine orders of angels, also known as "The Shining Ones." They give hope to people through the miracles they perform.
Persona 3	The fifth order of the nine orders of angels, also known as "The Shining Ones." They work miracles and support those struggling with their faith.
Persona 3 Reload	The fifth of the nine orders of angels, also known as "The Shining Ones." They work miracles and support those struggling with their faith.
Persona 4	The fifth of the nine orders of angels, also known as "The Shining Ones." They work miracles and support those struggling with their faith.
Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth	The fifth of the nine orders of angels, also known as "The Shining Ones," they work miracles and support those struggling with their faith.
Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth	The fifth of the nine orders of angels, also known as "The Shining Ones," they work miracles and support those struggling with their faith.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Languages
Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	ヴァーチャー Vāchā	Virtue
Simplified Chinese	力天使 Lìtiānshǐ	Virtue, lit. "might angel"
Traditional Chinese	力天使 Lìtiānshǐ	Virtue, lit. "might angel"
Korean	버츄 Beochyu	Virtue

Gallery

A Sprite of Virtue from the PlayStation version of Shin Megami Tensei
A Sprite of Virtue from the Mega-CD version of Shin Megami Tensei
Model of Virtue from Persona 4 Golden.
Model of Virtue from Persona 3 Reload.
Render from Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth

References

General

The Etymologies of Isidore of Seville (2006), Barney, Stephen A; Lewis, WJ; Beach, JA; Berghof, O. Published by Cambridge University Press. (1st ed.) pp. 161, 175, and 366. ISBN-13: 978-0-511-21969-6.