Mythology in the Shadow Hearts series

The Shadow Hearts series pools references and inspiration from many differing sources; myths, horror, anime, and books.

This article is an attempt to group these references in easy to see chunks.

Mythological

European Folklore

Werewolf, Hand of Glory, Cockatrice, Revenant, Peryton, Lemures, Roland and Durandal.

Greek Folklore

Python, Basilisk, Alcmene, Icarus, Charon, Echidna, Talos, Amphisbaena, Arachne, Castor & Pollux, Janus, Acteon, Ixion, Phobos, Chimera, Golden Ram (Aries Tile), Io (Taurus Tile), Karkinos the giant crab (Cancer Tile), Nemean lion (Leo Tile*), Astria (Virgo Tile and Libra Tile), Skorpios the giant scorpion and Orion (Scorpio Tile), Chiron the centaur (Sagittarius Tile), Sea-goat Pricus (Capricorn Tile), Ganymede (Aquarius Tile) Jupiter, Saturn/Kronos, Venus/Aphrodite, Poseidon, Hades, Nemesis, Atlas, Hercules, Artemis, Hermes, Athena, Fides, Apollo, Tyche, and Eros (Koudelka Idols, Lucia's Fans, and Pisces Tile).

Arabic

Ghoul, Ifrit (also as Efreet in Koudelka Scrolls), Marid, Dao, and Djinn (also from the scrolls).

Sumarian Folklore

Enkidu, Edimmu, Tammuz, Guanna.

Egyptian Folklore

Kheperer, Thoth. (Seal of Wisdom).

Norse Folklore

Garm, Ofnir, Hati, Dvergar, Wotan (Nibelung Manuscripts) Baldr and his death by mistletoe.

Slavic Folklore

Czernobog, Domovoi, Polisun, Mocos, Pripelaga, Svarozic, Erisvorch, Svarog, Veles.

British & Irish Folklore

Lham Dearg, Banshee, Red Cap, Barghest, Lambton Worm, Awd Goggie, Dunters, Morgan, Peg O'Nell, Nuckelavee, Sir Galahad (in his sword), the Mabinogion (a major thematic influence on Koudelka).

Indo-Asian Folklore

Yamaraja, Ātman, Asura (monster, and in Asura's Earrings), Rakshasa.

Chinese Folklore

Shuǐ hǔ, Hakujōshi, Chénghuángshén, Zhū-tún-shé, Xieshi, Baigu, Qinggu, Xiān lí, Fenghuang Chick, Lion Dog, Zhong Kui, Mudopkan, The Four Symbols (in various items and Yuri's weapons)

Japanese Folklore

Kamaitachi, Shiki, Hino-Enma, Inugami, Kabuso, Nekomata, Kappa, Isora, Onibi, Uwabami, Ayakashi, Ara-mitama, Yashahime, Blue Oni & Red Oni, Kijo (Ogress Mask), Amanojaku, Gaki, Enku, Tengu, Takaokami, Hinogakutsuchi, Yatanokami, Takemikazuchi, Kukunochi, Arahabaki, Tanuki, Otoroshi, Waira, Housougami, Futtachi, Itsumade, Tsunemotomushi, Raiden/Raijin, Fuujin, Tsukiyomi, Susano-O, Kusanagi Sword, Yasakani Gem, Yata Mirror, Shichifukujin, the Yamabushi, and the Straw Millionaire.

Malay Folklore

Langsuir, Penangglan

Native American Folklore

Tornaq (Inuit), Delgeth (Navajo), Mą’ii (Navajo), Tze-Zui, Xukrus, Tieholtsodi, Tatan'Ka (Lakota), Tirawa, Hotoru, H’uraru, Shakuru, and Chahuru (Pawnee).

Mesoamerican Folklore

Camazotz, Chakmol, Cabracan

South American Folklore

Chon Chon, Wariche, Larilari, Anhangá, Kerufe

Caribbean Mythology

La Sirene

Polynesian Mythology

Rogo-Tumu-Here

Modern Folklore

Gremlin, Sasquatch, Chupakabra, Sky Fish

Astrological

Graffias, Muscida, Sirius, Betelgeuse, Procyon, Arcturus (Star Key), and the Zodiac (Tiles in Manmariana Island, Stellar Magic and charts).

Demonological

Bifrons, Stolas, Amon, Luvart, Baphomet, Asmodeus, Astaroth, Baal, Gaap, Orobas, Arioch, Carreau, Gressil, Ronove.

And the other demons of the Lemegeton:

Vepar, Crocell, Forneus, Focalor, Uvall, Furfur, Gremory, Andras, Zepar, Sitri, Sallos, Vassago, Paimon, Marchosias, Camio, Phenex, Purson, Raum, Barbatos, Agares, Amy, Beleth, Bathin, Haures, Aim, Glasyalabolas, Bune, Samigina, Murmur, Furcas, Dantalion, Leraje, Halphas, Berith, Ipos, Eligos, Balam, Ose, Alloces, Sabnock, Andromalius, Valefor, Belial, Zagan, Shax, Malphas, Haagenti, Decarabia, Seere, Cimeias, Vapula, Botis, Naberius, Foras, Gusion, Buer, Orias, Marbas, Valak, Andrealphus, Vine, Marax, and Amdusias.

Literary

Lovecraft

(Also including the other authors of the Cthulu Mythos.)

Dark Young, Gug/ Gagu, Tindalos/Tindaros, Othuum, Blupe, Bokrug, Byakhee, Deep One, Daoloth , Ghatanothoa, Y'golonac, Shub-Niggurath, Wamp, Shantak, The Necronomicon (also quoting its Arabic name,al-Azif, and author, Abdul Alhazred), Unaussprechlichen Kulten, and the city of R'lyeh. A major influence on the collective series.

Biblical

Mammon, Cherubim, Seraphim, Scapegoat, Sandalphon, Bethlehem, King Solomon, King David (referenced).

Nursery Rhyme

Jack & Jill

Franz Kafka

Gregor, Samsa

J.R.R Tolkien

Entwife

Lewis Carol

Alice (referenced), Tweedledee, Tweedledum

Dungeons and Dragons

Grimlock, Efreet, Marid, Dao, and Djinn.

Ernest Thompson Seton

Lobo and Blanca.

Lord Dunsany

Sacnoth, Tharagavverug the dragon-crocodile (indirectly referenced).

Jules Verne

Nautilus (Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea)

Media

Opera

Wagner's Der Ring des Nibelungen; Siegfried, Segmund, Sieglinde, Hunding, Brünnhilde the Valkyries, Mime, the sword Nothung, the dragon Fafnir, and Hagen.

Video Games

Kelly (Terry from Fatal Fury series).

Anime

Maya, Mash, & Martega (The "Black Tri-Stars" from Gundam), Gamilans (mentioned), Space Battleship Yamato (indirectly referenced), and the "Wave Motion Engine" (all from Space Battleship Yamato), the tiger cape from "Tiger Mask", and the layout of the He-Man Sushi house (based on The Gold Zodiac from Saint Seiya).

Film

The Meowmenator (The Terminator).

Historical People

(Not including actual historical figures featured as characters in the games.)
Saint Zosima, Sammo Hung, Noriyuki "Pat" Morita, Ryoko "Yawara-chan" Tani, Bruce Lee, and Bae Yong-Joon

Fauna

Argentavis, Bivalvia, Eryops, Xidazoon, Hallucigenia, Seymouria, Sordes, Morpho butterfly (Morpho Scales).

Shadow Hearts Originals

People, places and events that are entirely original to the Shadow Hearts series - (as featured in item descriptions, but not including story characters, monsters, and events.)

People

Greenhoe the Bandit, The Samurai bandit gang, (Bandit Earrings), Laike the Mariachi (Charo Passion), Harunyudo gang (Dandy's Kimono), Fierce warror- Muzou, Anzai Sorakichi the Beheader (Demon Earrings), Analamy - Queen of the Graveyard, Sir Arnold - Renowned Sprit Exterminator (Demon Ward Necklace), Ibaraki Doshi - The Devil of Rashomon and Terror of Tokyo (Devil Loincloth) I Saha (Watermelon splitter supreme) (Extreme), Penny Blood the Assassin, (Face Guard), Pharoh Ho Mel (Gold Necklace), Yumeyakko the Warrior Geisha (Hakama Pants), Jackie the great drunken master (Huge Jug), Xiaosha (follower of Jackie) (Small Jug), Yuhuang Shan (Iron Clogs), Bronco Billy the Undefeated Gambler (Jade Lariat), Unlucky Leonardo, Toy-maker Leon, WWI ace Camel (Leonardo's Bear).

Tragic Queen Escabete (Obsidian Ring), the Witch Esla (Pearl Ring), Captain Mulligan, Pirate Captain Tamotsu, The Nupi pirates (Pirate Earrings), Timid Sir Monhorro (Plastron), British warlock McNabb (Pocket Watch), The Ganbriel brothers (Priest Earrings), Kopecky the puppeteer (Puppeteer's Cape), Ramalish civilization, Egyptian Luga people (Seven-Eyed Mask), Quick-shoe Joey, Matthews the "Wizard of the Dribble", Lil Saba - Pinch-runner Supreme" (Spikes), Prof. Hoki (Star Brooch), Robber-king Arl, Kadoumi the King of Thieves (Thief's Earrings), Jujutsu Artist Koma, Kumatada Gouda the "Ultra White Belt" (Ultra Belt), The Oh family, Magician Konril (Warlock Earrings).

Minimi the cowardly alchemist, Dr. Peters the exorcist, Dr. Polly the mad scientist (Warning Device), Frontier hero Billy (Western Belt), Saint Eleph (Will Power), Hungarian witch Esca (Zodiac Bracelet), Alchemist Gala (Alchemist's Water), Elroy (Fifth Key), Angel Mael (Fifth Key), Rasfarus the thaumaturge (Priest's Wine), White witch Reska (Seal of Force), Adventurer Amlas (Seal of Life), Malbellus the legendary fighter (Seal of Strength), Indian ruler Muta (Seal of the Soul), El Roi (Seventh Key), Elbol (Seventh Key), Hylas (Talisman of Mercy), Somel (Talisman of Wisdom), Shuju (Tea of the Healer), Saint Ignatius (Tea of the Holy One), The Sou family (Tea of the Sage), Rakilas (Third Key).

Rumored vampire Duke Devio the "Killer Prince" (Bat's Gold), Ron Freud the Longbowman (Hit Area Expand), Mermaid Meima (Seal), Edward III the "Armor King" (P-ATK Down), Old Magician Aeon (Sp-ATK Down), Tartagoth the bull-head ghost (Apathy).

Dieties

Akurol (Micronesian goddess) (Charming Pareo), Sorisha the Goddess of purity and virtue (Force Brow), the Goddess constellation, Lief (Crystal Ring), Dark angel Michael (Dark Angel), Flame goddess Regina/Lejina (Flare Brooch), The Blue Saint (Ancient savior of the world) (Prayer Robe), Goddess of Judgment, Arlmaia (Seal of the Soul), Cluce, the god of wisdom and magic (Seal of Wisdom), Dark Goddess Mut (Seventh Key), The twin goddesses of mercy and balance, Yanos and Maios (Talisman of Mercy), Master God Platos (with a twin brother) (Eternal Key), Snake God Molda (Poison), Evil spirit Dedelys (Blood Loss).

Flora

Aizenka (a flower with indigo petals) (Blue Cape), Murakure tree (Vine Bracelet), Mana Plant (Mana Seed,leaf,root, and extract), Pure Plant (Pure Seed,leaf,root, and extract), Thera Plant (Thera Seed,leaf,root, and extract) Daphne Plant (Daphne Fruit), Adonis weed (Paralysis), Marlone (Paralysis), Roman Nuts.

Fauna

God's Whimsy (Coral) (Coral Pendant), Periosmos (Bird), (Feather Bracelet), Shooting Star (Kublai Khan's favorite horse) (Leather Cap), the Moon Swallow, Mythic bird Lapro (Seal of Speed), Mythical beast Apopoloss (Seal of Vitality), Giant spider, Ungol (Evasion Down), Evil bird Chemelkil (Instant Death)

Objects

Mystical Sensai Stone (Leather Belt), The ghost ship St. Mary, The Forest Friends Stuffed Toys (Leonardo's Bear), Dagwa urn (Seal of the Urn).

Places

Yelta (Ashra's Earrings), Behem (Bhodi Bracelet), Mt. Jianhuo (Chinese Mountain) (Carnelian Ring), Ruined City of Zafrael (Crucifix), Volcano Salei (Diamond Ring), Hado School (Kendo Mask), Ibara Desert (Lazurite Ring), Roissen Academy (Warlock Earrings), Lakia Temple (Seal of Speed), the Mountain Peak, Docia (Seal of Aura)

Events

The Fiery Buttocks Festival (Loin Guard), The 'Ear Scorching' Ritual (Monk Earrings), The 20 Days War of the Gods (Fifth Key).

Ambiguous

Lalar (a creature, person or group) (Flash Badge)