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'''Surya''' (スーリヤ) is a in the series.
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'''Surya''' is a [[Persona (concept)|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.
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In Hindu religious literature, Surya is notably 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==
 
==Appearances==
 
 
*''[[Persona 2: Innocent Sin]]'': [[Sun Arcana]]
 
*''[[Persona 2: Innocent Sin]]'': [[Sun Arcana]]
 
*''[[Persona 2: Eternal Punishment]]'': [[Sun Arcana]]
 
*''[[Persona 2: Eternal Punishment]]'': [[Sun Arcana]]
 
==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 notably 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.
 
   
 
==Profile==
 
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[[Category:Sun Arcana]]
 
[[Category:Sun Arcana]]
 
[[Category:Persona 2: Innocent Sin Personas]]
 
[[Category:Persona 2: Innocent Sin Personas]]

Revision as of 19:04, 3 June 2013

Surya (スーリヤ) is a 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 notably 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

Profile

Persona 2: Innocent Sin

Surya is the second Persona of the Sun Arcana and can be fused 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 sire who defeats evil with my golden arms and mane. May thou be like the sun..."
Arcana Level Type Bonus Returns °
Sun 13 Fire Ag +1 Maragi Card
Traits Forceful, Joyful, Wise Ptalk ???
SP Cost Atk Def MAtk MDef STR VIT TEC AGI LUC
12 56 50 30 31 15 12 10 13 13
Reflect Absorb Void Strong Weak
Fire - - Light, Dark, Nerve, Mind Water
Summon Information
Tarot Cards 39 Tarot Card Symbol 2 Sun Cards
List of Skills
Rank Skill Effect
1 Agi Inflicts small Fire damage to an enemy.
Invalid skill name of "Maragi". You may correct the skill name or modify module:Skills/P2EP if needed.
Invalid skill name of "Magaru". You may correct the skill name or modify module:Skills/P2EP if needed.
6 Whirlwind Blast Inflicts medium 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.


Persona 2: Eternal Punishment

Surya
"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 Level Type Bonus Returns °
Sun 13 Fire AGI +1 Maha Agi card
Traits Bluff, Cheerful, Wise
SP Cost Atk Def MAtk MDef STR VIT TEC AGI LUC
12 58 59 30 31 15 12 10 13 13
Reflect Absorb Void Strong Weak
- Fire - - Water
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.
Unknown Power
Assist Type Bestows Tarukaja + Makakaja (or Rakukaja + Samakaja in addition).