Surya

Surya
Japanese Name	スーリヤ
Romaji	Sūriya
Origin	Hindu Mythology
First Appearance	Persona 2: Innocent Sin
Arcana(s)	Sun

Surya is a Persona in the series.

History

In Hinduism, Surya is the chief solar deity, one of the Adityas, son of Kasyapa and one of his wives Aditi, of Indra, or of Dyaus Pitar (depending by the versions). He has hair and arms of gold. Surya drives through the heaven in his triumphal chariot harnessed by seven horses or one horse with seven heads, which represent the seven colors of the rainbow or the seven chakras. He presides over "Ravi-waar" or Sunday.

In Hindu religious literature, Surya is mentioned as the visible form of god that one can see every day. Furthermore, Shaivites and Vaishnavas often regard Surya as an aspect of Shiva and Vishnu, respectively. For example, the sun is called Surya Narayana by Vaishnavas. In Shaivite theology, Surya is said to be one of eight forms of Shiva, named the Astamurti.

Appearances

• Persona 2: Innocent Sin: Sun Arcana
• Persona 2: Eternal Punishment: Sun Arcana

Profile

Persona 2: Innocent Sin

Surya is the second Persona of the Sun Arcana and can be summoned once Tatsuya Suou has reached Level 8 and acquired 39 Sun Arcana Tarot Cards.

Stats

Persona 2: Innocent Sin

I am the creator god of light, Surya. A pillar of fire who defeats evil with my golden arms and mane. May thou be like the sun... Arcana Type Level SP cost Bonus Returns ° Sun Fire 13 12 Ag +1 Maragi Card Traits Forceful, Joyful, Wise Hindu sun god that rides the heavens in a carriage. Atk Def Matk Mdef Strength 15 Vitality 12 Dexterity 10 Agility 13 Luck 13 56 50 30 31 Sw Rn Sk Th Hv Fi Wt Wi Er Ic El Nc Li Dk Al Nr Mn - - - - - Rf 2× - - - - - 2／4 2／4 - 2／4 2／4 Summon Information Tarot Cards 39 Sun Cards Mutates Into Surya can mutate into Fukurokuju or Kinich Kakmo. List of Skills Rank Skill Effect 1 Agi Deal low Fire damage to one enemy. 2 Maragi Deal low Fire damage to an enemy group. 4 Magaru Deal low Wind damage to an enemy group. 6 Spinning Shot Deal medium Thrown damage to all enemies. 7 Tetraja Nullify one Light or Dark attack for all allies. 8 Agilao Deal medium Fire damage to one enemy. Mutation Garula Deal medium Wind damage to one enemy.

Persona 2: Eternal Punishment

As my creation, I made light to counter the dark. I can make it into a pillar of fire that will destroy evil. Use it wisely. Arcana Type Level SP cost Bonus Returns ° Sun Fire 13 12 AGI +1 Maha Agi Card Traits Bluff, Cheerful, Wise Sun god who rides the sky in a chariot. Atk Def Matk Mdef Strength 15 Vitality 12 Technique 10 Agility 13 Luck 13 58 59 30 31 Sw Sh Sk Th Ak Fi Wt Wi Er Ic Ln Nc Ho Dk Al Nr Mn - - - - - Rf 2× - - - - - 2／4 2／4 - 2／4 2／4 Summon Information Tarot Cards 39 Sun Cards Mutates Into Surya can mutate into Hotei. List of Skills Rank Skill Effect 1 Agi Inflicts small Fire damage to an enemy. 2 Maha Agi Inflicts small Fire damage to a group of enemies. 4 Maha Garu Inflicts small Wind damage to a group of enemies. 6 Spiral Shot Inflicts small Throw damage to all enemies. 7 Tetraja Protects all characters from one attack of type Holy/Dark. 8 Agilao Inflicts medium Fire damage to an enemy. Mutation Garula Inflicts medium Wind damage to an enemy. Unknown Power Assist Type Bestows Tarukaja + Makakaja (or Rakukaja + Samakaja in addition)