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Salamander
- For the mentioned character from Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, see God § Salamander.
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Salamander (Japanese: サラマンド Salamand) is a character who is briefly mentioned in the background story of Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War.
Biography
Salamander was one of the twelve dragons who empowered the Twelve Crusaders in the Miracle of Dahna; Salamander is said to have taken the form of an old man.[1] It is not known which crusader Salamander gave his power to, though his association with fire makes Fjalar a likely candidate.
Trivia
- Mannu, the boss of Chapter 9 of Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, mentions a god named Salamander (Japanese: サラマンダー Salamander);[2] that god may be related to this Salamander, or may have been the basis for the name.
Etymology and other languages
Names, etymology and in other regions | ||
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Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
English |
Salamander |
Used in Fire Emblem Heroes.[3] |
English (unofficial) |
Salamand |
From salamander, amphibians of the order Urodela; in folklore, salamanders are often attributed an affinity for fire.[4] |
Japanese |
サラマンド |
Salamand |
Spanish |
Salamander |
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French |
Salamander |
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German |
Salamander |
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Italian |
Salamander |
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Portuguese |
Salamander |
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Traditional Chinese |
沙羅曼達 |
Salamander |
References
- ↑ "Yeah. They say the gods took human shapes. Naga, god of light, appeared as a young girl, and Salamander, god of fire, took the form of an old man." — Lewyn, in the Endgame after seizing Dozel Castle, Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War
- ↑ "Our god, Salamander, will burn you to ash!" — Mannu in Chapter 9, Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light
- ↑ " 'Naga, god of light, appears as a young girl, and Salamander, god of fire, takes the form of an old man...' " — Tiki: Fated Divinity at the home castle, Fire Emblem Heroes
- ↑ Salamanders in folklore, Wikipedia, Retrieved: August 13, 2021