Orcus



Orcus (オーカス, Ookasu) is a recurring demon in the series, based on Roman mythology. Orcus typically has a "pig" design but this was given to Horkos, Orcus' Grecian counterpart, due to plot related reasons in Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey. As a result, Orcus exhibits a new redesign in this game but in all other games, Orcus retains some resemblance of a pig in one form or another.

History
Orcus was a god of the underworld, punisher of broken oaths in Roman mythology. He was more equivalent to the Roman Pluto than to the Greek Hades. He was portrayed in paintings in Etruscan tombs as a hairy, bearded giant. Orcus is also said to have inspired orcs, a race of pig-like men who frequently appear in modern fantasy. This is apparent in the series as Orcus appears as a grotesque pig-headed creature.

Appearances

 * Shin Megami Tensei: Jashin Clan
 * Shin Megami Tensei If...: Minor Character
 * Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey: Reaper Race
 * Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor: Vile Race
 * Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2: Vile Race

Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2
Orcus appears in Fumi Kanno's team when she is an enemy on Tuesday.

Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey
Since Orcus is the same person as Horkos in this canon, their battles are also similar. Orcus uses the same attack pattern and has the same weaknesses, but has more resistances. Orcus retains all of Horkos' unique moveset but some moves now have upgrades. Chomp is now changed to Taking a Bite but still retains it's properties of being a Life Drain-esque attack. Grocery Run still summon still summons a single Katakirauwa although now each Katakirauwa summoned is at level 46.