Kali

Kali (カーリー, Kaarii) is a recurring demon in the series, based off Hindu mythology and belief.

History
A Hindu goddess associated with death and destruction. The name Kali means "black", but has by folk etymology come to mean "force of time (kala)". Despite her negative connotations, she is today considered the goddess of time and change. Although sometimes presented as dark and violent, her earliest incarnation as a figure of annihilation still has some influence. More complex Tantric beliefs sometimes extend her role so far as to be the "ultimate reality" or Brahman. She is also revered as Bhavatarini (literally "redeemer of the universe"). Comparatively recent devotional movements largely conceive Kali as a benevolent mother goddess.

Kali is represented as the consort of god Shiva, on whose body she is often seen standing. She is associated with many other Hindu goddesses like Durga, Bhadrakali, Sati, Rudrani, Parvati and Chamunda. She is the foremost among the Dasa-Mahavidyas, ten fierce Tantric goddesses.

Kali is a fierce aspect of Durga. She and Durga are aspects of the Divine Mother, Shakti.

Appearances

 * Megami Tensei: Kishin Clan
 * Shin Megami Tensei: Kijo Clan
 * Shin Megami Tensei II: Jiboshin Clan
 * Shin Megami Tensei: if...: Jiboshin Clan
 * Shin Megami Tensei: if... Hazama's Chapter: Jiboshin Clan
 * Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne: Lady Race
 * Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE: Earth Mother Race
 * Majin Tensei II: Spiral Nemesis: Joma Clan
 * Persona 2: Innocent Sin: Empress Arcana
 * Persona 2: Eternal Punishment: Empress Arcana
 * Persona 3: Strength Arcana
 * Persona 3 FES: Strength Arcana
 * Persona 4: Strength Arcana
 * Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Jiboshin Clan
 * Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers: Jiboshin Clan
 * Devil Children White Book
 * DemiKids: Light Version
 * DemiKids: Dark Version
 * Devil Children Fire Book
 * Devil Children Ice Book
 * Devil Survivor 2: Femme Race
 * Shin Megami Tensei Trading Card: Card Summoner: Jiboshin Clan

Persona 2: Innocent Sin
Kali is a Persona of the Empress Arcana. Fusing her requires the "Skull Necklace", the return item of Durga.