[[Image:Mithra2.jpg|thumb|Mithra's latest design, originating from ''Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne'']]
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[[Image:MithraSMT3.jpg|thumb|300px|Mithra's latest design, originating from ''Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne'']]
{{Q|The sin of man is forgetting the gods and losing harmony with the land and rivers! Humans are not fit to receive the blessing of the gods!|Mithras, ''Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey''}}
{{Q|The sin of man is forgetting the gods and losing harmony with the land and rivers! Humans are not fit to receive the blessing of the gods!|Mithras, ''Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey''}}
'''Mithra''' {{Kana2|ミトラス|mitorasu||ミスラ|misura}} also known as '''Mitras''' is a demon in the series.
'''Mithra''' {{Kana2|ミトラス|mitorasu||ミスラ|misura}} also known as '''Mitras''' is a demon in the series.
Revision as of 23:55, 30 November 2015
"The sin of man is forgetting the gods and losing harmony with the land and rivers! Humans are not fit to receive the blessing of the gods!"
—Mithras, Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey
MithraTemplate:Kana2 also known as Mitras is a demon in the series.
In Zoroastrian mythology, Mithra (or Mitra) was a deity of contracts who was the protector of truth and the enemy of error. He was created by the supreme deity Ahura Mazda as the greatest of all Yazatas and an important aid in the destruction of the demonic forces led by Angra Mainyu (or known as Ahriman) in later Persian sources. He was one of the three Yazatas alongside Rashnu and Sraosha who judged the souls of the dead.
In Vedic mythology, Mithra is a god of honesty, friendship, meetings and contracts despite his role as an asura (although he is sometimes addressed as a deva). In this way he was often paired with the asuraVaruna where they were twinned as Mithra-Varuna. Together they were the gods of the oath and the most important Asura in the Vedic pantheon. Mitra was also another name for Surya.
It is notable that the worship of Mithra became very popular among the Roman military, with his own cult.
His artwork since Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne seems to resemble the lion-headed figure found in Mithraic temples, often identified as god of the Mithraic cult named Arimanius. Some identify the figure as Zurvan, a primordial divinity of time and destiny, from an extinct branch of Zoroastrianism named for the deity, while others identify it as the demiurge, Yaldabaoth. What is certain is that the lion-headed deity is associated with time and seasonal change.
While his official art portrays him with human feet, his game model has three-toed bird-like feet instead. This remained constant throughout all of the PS2 games in which he appears.
Profile
Megami Tensei II
Mitra is an extra boss found in the Northwest Tower of the Forest of Confusion. Upon defeat, he drops Lucifer's Armor, which can only be equipped it if the hero has 30+ Vitality and 25+ Intellect (including equipment bonuses).
Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne
He is one of bosses in the Diet Building, representing the power of the Assembly of Nihilo. He is confronted in the Senate Chamber. After his defeat, he can be fused as a regular demon, and is the only one to learn the unique skill Death Pact, a conversation skill with a high recruitment rate and which has the power to occasionally inflict the Stone ailment on demons who refuse to join.
Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE
Mithra can only be obtained through trifusion, but does not require a plug-in. He appears as the boss of the advanced level of Hongou field and as a mob within the Second Home instance.
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey
"A sun deity who was worshiped in the Roman empire from the 1st to the 4th century AD. The rituals of the religion were secretive, but it is believed that they had to do with covering oneself in the blood of sheep and bulls. He was said to be reborn after death, and a festival was held on the winter solstice for him."
"A sun deity of Zoroastrian lore. He is the son of the god of light, Ahura Mazda. He is the sunlight that appears before dawn and has the power to expel darkness. He also has a fearful war god side to him; those who opposed him would have their bones crushed."
Mithra is the master of Sector Bootes and is introduced as Master Mitra, appearing in a form possessed in earlier titles at first. He and his servants have been "recruiting" members of the expedition by threat or force and appears to be interested in the protagonist and offers him a chance to join him in return for being made a citizen of Mitra's domain in the new world to come, an invitation he extends to everyone aboard the Red Sprite as well.
The Red Sprite crew uses the Luxury Bell Mithra provided the protagonist with and creates a diversion allowing him to reach the higher levels of his tower and do combat with him. Upon his defeat, he drops Bootes' Rosetta and a Rare Forma. Later, when traversing Sector Delphinus, it becomes apparent Sectors Bootes and Delphinus have been collaborating for extended periods on human experimentation, as seen when upon reaching Mithra's private laboratories, a trophy, the Madman's Stone, has a plaque explaining the bond between Mithra and Asura, Delphinus' master.
Later, in Fornax, he is one of the four demons to swear vengeance upon the protagonist, shedding his original shape and revealing himself as Mithras, though despite the power boost he is still defeated. Both of his shapes can be fused through the Demonica with Special Fusion.
Majin Tensei II: Spiral Nemesis
Mitra is a boss in Paranoia's Gee on the Dark-Law/Chaos routes.
Persona 3
Pairing Mithra up with Metatron will allow use of the Fusion spell "Last Judge", which obliterates enemies with a gavel made up of Almighty powers.
Devil Survivor 2
In Devil Survivor 2, Mithra is a Unique demon that doesn't require a particular fusion combination to create. Instead, the player has to achieve a Fate level of 3 with Yamato Hotsuin before it is available. Once this has been achieved, it is unlocked for fusion on all subsequent runs as long as the player imports his/her save.
Battle
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey
When fought as a boss, whether it be as Mitra or Mithras, he will abuse Waking Dream which has a chance percentage to cause Strain status on the opposing party. After a few turns have elapsed from that action, he will use Light of Order, an attack with a 100% chance of instant kill. Mitra/Mithras will mix in a few physical attacks to separate the frequency of his unique skills but he will otherwise follow a consistent attack pattern.
I am the Deity Mithra. Canst thou make use of my powers of harmony?
...Very well. For the sake of the world`s harmony.
Gallery
Mithras design originating from Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers
Model in Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne
As it appears in Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE
Mitra in Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey
Portrait from Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey
Mithra as it appears in Card Summoner
Mithra as it appears in Devil Survivor 2
Trivia
Despite his being one of the three major Zoroastrian Yazatas with Rashnu "Justice" and Sraosha "Obedience", he never appears as a member of the Seraph race.