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Esper Names and Name Origins

Espers. You know what they are. The great beasts that, with their unstopable magical capabilities, are not only a source of fear in the world of Final Fantasy III, but one of greed and lust for power... Their titles are very mysterious. But most players of the game do not ever stop to think of what their names mean, or where they come from... This new page is now deticated to the esper names and origins. The information below is from a text document that I have found, that was written by the great vestal@computek.net, and recieves all credit for the finding of this information. It has been formated to fit my tastes.


Alexandr

Origin: Historical
Form: Robot
Alexander the Great, King of Macedonia, conquered Asia Minor, Syria, Babylonia, Egypt, and Persia, in short, the entire known world, during his reign (336 BC - 323 BC).

Bahamut

Origin: Mythology
Form: Dragon
Bahamut is the mythical king of the dragons.

Bismark

Origin: Historical Form: Whale
The Bismark was a World War II German battleship that was sunk on May 27,1941. It was one of the most powerful battleships ever built, and had eight 15-inch guns.

Carbunkl

Origin: Etymological
Form: ???
A carbuncle is a deep-red, almost blood-colored, unfaceted stone.

Crusader

Origin: Etymological
Form: Knight
The original name of this Esper was "Jihad". A jihad is a holy war or crusade fought for religious ideals and beliefs.

Fenrir

Origin: Norse Mythology
Form: Wolf Fenrir is a gigantic wolf, offspring of Loki and Angerboda, who is the enemy of all the gods. He was banished and bound in Hell, but will break free at Ragnarok and slay Odin.

Golem

Origin: Jewish Legends
Form: Golem
The original Golem was a stone creature that was brought to life by the sacred word of a holy man. The Golem was a sort of primitive robot.

Ifrit

Origin: Middle Eastern Legends
Form: Fire Sprite
Orignally spelled "Efreet". Efreeti are fire djinns from the elemental plane of fire who lived in the City of Brass.

Kirin

Origin: Chinese Mythology
Form: Kirin
A Kirin is an imaginary creature that is part horse and part dragon. The male is called "Ki", and the female is called "Rin". It is capable of flying, and sparks of lightning shoot out from its hooves. Kirin are considered good luck.

Maduin

Origin: Irish Myth
Form: Humanoid
Originally spelled "Mael Duin." Mael Duin is a major hero of Irish Mythology. Son of Ailill, he was raised by nuns after his father was killed by raiders. When told his father's story, Mael Duin sets out with sixteen warriors to avenge his death, and his subsequent voyages have been called the "Irish Odyssey."

Odin

Origin: Norse Mythology
Form: Warrior
Odin is one of the three original Aesir gods who created the world and mankind. He is the God of war, storms, wisdom, and honor. He had only one eye, but had inner sight, and nine of his children became gods as well.

Palidor

Origin: Medieval Legends
Form: Bird
A paladin is a virtuous knight who represents the pinnacle of chivalry and knightly ideals.

Phantom

Origin: Mythology
Form: Spirit
A ghost or apparition. This illusion is sometimes believed to be the soul of a recently departed individual.

Phoenix

Origin: Egyptian Mythology
Form: Bird
This bird would consume itself in flames every 500 years and then be reborn from the ashes. Thus it is fitting that the Esper Phoenix teaches you the Life spells.

Raiden

Origin: Chinese Legends
Form: Warrior
Originally spelled "Raijin". Raijin is the god of thunder, and is often portrayed as a red demon beating a drum. In Japanese, the word "raiden" means "thunder".

Ragnarok

Origin: Norse Mythology
Form: Sword
Ragnarok is the Norse apocalypse. On Ragnarok, the day of reckoning, every god meets his final destiny. The story tells of a long winter, the death of most of mankind, and of a final battle in which nearly every god is killed. A new world, our world, arises from the ruins of the old.

Ramuh

Origin: Hindu Legends
Form: Magician
Rama is the hero of an epic Indian poem, the Ramayana. He is handsome, brave, and a model individual. After many trials and tribulations, he becomes king, and it is revealed that Rama is actually the god Vishnu in human form.

Shiva

Origin: Hindu Legends
Form: Magician
Shiva is one of the three principal Hindu deities. Shiva is a god of complementary actions. He is portrayed as both destroyer and restorer of worlds; as a both a giver and a taker. He is part of the triad that also includes Brahma and Vishnu.

Shoat

Origin: Etymological
Form: Boar
A young pig just after weaning.

Siren

Origin: Greek Mythology
Form: Singer
From Greek mythology, the Sirens were beautiful maiden-birds that lived on the rocky shores of the Mediterranean Sea. They lured sailors to their death on the cliffs with their beautiful songs.

Sraphim

Origin: The Bible
Form: Angel
A seraph is a holy angel with three pairs of wings. Seraphim are often paired with cherubim.

Starlet

Origin: Etymological
Form: Female
A diminutive star, or a young aspiring movie actress.

Stray

Origin: Etymological
Form: Cat
A stray cat is a non-domesticated cat without a home.

Terrato

Origin: Norse Mythology
Form: Serpent
The original name of this Esper was "Midgard's Serpent". Midgard's Serpent is a gigantic serpent, offspring of Loki and Angerboda, that lay at the bottom of the ocean. The Serpent was destined to consume the earth at Ragnarok.

Tritoch

Origin: Etymological
Form: Eagle
The prefix "tri-" means "three". Thus it is fitting that the three-headed Tritoch teaches you three spells, Fire 3, Bolt 3, and Ice 3.

Unicorn

Origin: Medieval Legends
Form: Unicorn
A mythical horse with a single spiral horn protruding from its forehead, the unicorn is often symbolic of purity and virginity.

ZoneSeek

Origin: Etymological
Form: Insect
The name might mean that he helps you find another dimension or a higher plane of existence.

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