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"There are seven beings that are not Gods,
that existed before humanity dreamed of Gods,
that will exist after the last God is dead.
There are seven beings that exist because,
deep in our hearts, we know that they exist."
― The Sandman (The Wake)

The state of being a tangible representation of a concept. Not to be confused with Avatar Physiology, Concept Physiology, Embodiment Mode, Idea Embodiment or Incarnation.

Also Called[]

  • Anthropomorphic Personification
  • Embodiment
  • Essophysical Nature
  • Abstract/Conceptual Avatar/ Embodiment/ Encompassment/ Incarnate/ Manifestation/ Personification/ Representation

Capabilities[]

Users are tangible representations or manifestations of an idea, abstraction, or another tangible thing. They are usually humanoid in appearance but with particular physical characteristics that take after the concept they embody along with personality traits and behavior associated with said concept. More importantly, most embodiments have some form of affinity with their concept, either with their bodies being made out of it or being empowered by it when the concept is present. They would also possess some form of control over their concept depending on the affinity between the personification and the concept itself.

Levels of Embodiments[]

Type I[]

Allegorical characters. Embodiments which only serve to represent themes, concepts, and ideas fundamentally bigger than they are. Authors use these characters/group of characters/locations/civilisations/events to highlight, insinuate, and/or to push their own agenda about anything, be it feminism, collectivism, social media, the seven deadly sins, politics, etc. Authors may make the embodiment do or represent something in order to a tell a certain narrative, even if the embodiment itself may not completely conform to it. Embodiments of these type might also be literal personifications, that is, objects given human traits or vice versa.

Type II[]

These embodiments have some level of affinity with their associated concept. For humanoids, it could be their personality, origins, or supernatural abilities. They may also exhibit traits that are stereotypical to said concept, used again to tell a certain narrative or to highlight a character's uniqueness.

Type III[]

These embodiments are the concepts themselves, and possess great to absolute control over their associated concept. They are usually primordial, cosmic, and/or divine entities such as polytheistic gods (e.g. The Twelve Olympians). Most of these embodiments may even be the source of the concept in the first place, and their death would result in said concept's destruction.

Applications[]

Note: The levels do not correspond to the types of embodiments listed above.

Basic Level[]

Advanced Level[]

Expert Level[]

Master Level[]

Ultimate Level[]

Absolute Level[]

Concept Variations[]

Associations[]

Limitations[]

  • May be weak to opposing forces or concepts.
  • Destruction of the concept may destroy their associated embodiments.

Known Users[]

See Also: Anthropomorphic Personification.

Anime/Manga/Manhwa[]

  • Mimihagi (Bleach); Represents stagnation/stillness
  • Pernida Parnkgjas (Bleach); Represents evolution/progress
  • Devils (Chainsaw Man); Represents the fear associated with their names.
  • Seven Great Demon Lords (Digimon); Represent the Seven Deadly Sins
  • Ogudomon (Digimon); Represent all Sins
  • Shinrabanshoman (Fire Force); Represents hope, miracle, heroism, angel and Possibilities
  • Adolla (Fire Force); Represents all human ideas/concepts
  • Arthur Boyle (Fire Force); Represents Imagination
  • Evangelist (Fire Force); Represents the collective unconscious and despair.
  • Dopplegangers (Fire Force); Represents the people's idea about the person
  • Jinkies (Gachiakuta); thoughts and desires
  • Stands (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure); Manifestations of the user's soul
  • Summons (Mashle: Magic and Muscles)
    • Ares - Represents war
    • Uranus - Represents space/the sky
    • Chronos - Represents time
    • Hephaestus - Represents iron/metals
    • Adamas - Represents magnetism
    • Poseidon - Represents water
    • Thanatos - Represents death
    • Athena - Represents combat
    • Nemesis - Represents stars/gravity
    • Sisyphus - Represents cunningness
    • Hyperion - Represents light
    • Freyja - Represents bountifulness
    • Lucifer - Represents darkness
  • Nova Users (Psyren); Represents their PSI powers.
  • Hachimaru (Samurai 8); Represents information, the universe and nature.
  • Sailor Saturn/Hotaru Tomoe (Sailor Moon); Represents Destruction, Death, & Rebirth
  • Lord Death/Shinigammi-sama (Soul Eater); Represents Death and Order
  • Asura (Soul Eater); Represents Madness and Fear
  • Trigger-Chan/Luluco (Space Patrol Luluco); Represents Love and trigger studios
  • Simon the Digger (Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann); Represents Hope, Will, Love, evolution and gurren lagann
  • Imagine Breaker (Toaru Majutsu no Index); Represents the hopes and dreams of all magicians
  • World Rejecter (Toaru Majutsu no Index); Represent the hatred of Magic Gods and manifested desires
  • Yeonseung Choi (The Constellation That Returned From Hell); Represents Training, War, Victory, Undefeated
  • UMA (Undead Unluck); Represent the rules imposed by God

Cartoons/Comics[]

  • Finn the Human (Adventure Time); represent all good things
  • GOLB (Adventure Time); represents Chaos
  • Avatars (Avatar Franchise); represents light & peace
  • New Gods (DC Comics)
    • Izaya/Highfather - The Source
    • Orion - War
    • Solis/Lightray - Light
    • Scott Free/Mister Miracle - Freedom
    • Big Barda - Fury
    • Bekka - Love/Lust
    • Himon - Science
    • Forever People - Youth
      • Mark Moonrider
      • Beautiful Dreamer
      • Vykin the Black
      • Big Bear
      • Serifan
    • Metron - Knowledge
    • Uxas/Darkseid - Tyranny
    • Desaad - Torture
    • Granny Goodness - Cruelty
    • Steppenwolf - War
    • Kalibak - War
  • Ion (DC Comics) Represents willpower.
  • Parallax (DC Comics) Represents fear.
  • Butcher (DC Comics) Represents rage.
  • Proselyte (DC Comics) Represents compassion.
  • Adara (DC Comics) Represents hope.
  • Ophidian (DC Comics) Represents greed.
  • Predator (DC Comics) Represents love.
  • The White Entity (DC Comics) Represents life.
  • William Hand/Black Hand (DC Comics) Represents death.
  • Barry Allen/The Flash (DC Comics) Represents the Speed Force.
  • Eobard Thawne/Reverse-Flash (DC Comics) Represents the Negative Speed Force.
  • I-Ching (DC Comics) Represents Yin
  • All-Yang (DC Comics) Represents Yang
  • The Endless (DC Comics) Represent Destiny, Death, Dream, Destruction, Desire, Despair, and Delirium, as well as define their opposites.
  • Kong Kenan/Super-Man (DC Comics) Represents Yin and Yang/Balance
  • Shazam Family (DC Comics)
    • Billy Batson - Courage of Achilles
    • Darla Dudley - Speed of Mercury
    • Eugene Choi - Wisdom of Solomon
    • Freddy Freeman - Power of Zeus
    • Mary Bromfield - Stamina of Atlas
    • Pedro Pena - Strength of Hercules
  • Eternity (Marvel Comics) Represents time.
  • Infinity (Marvel Comics) Represents space.
  • Lord Chaos (Marvel Comics) Represents chaos.
  • Master Order (Marvel Comics) Represents order.
  • The Phoenix Force (Marvel Comics) Represents life, death and psionic energy.
  • Kwamis (Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir) Represents abstract ideas and emotions.
    • Tikki - Creation
    • Plagg - Destruction
      • Gimmi - Reality
    • Nooroo - Transmission
    • Trixx - Illusion
    • Wayzz - Protection
    • Pollen - Subjection
    • Fluff - Evolution
    • Sass - Intuition
    • Xuppu - Derision
    • Duusu - Emotion
    • Longg - Perfection
    • Kaalki - Migration
    • Mullo - Multiplication
    • Daizzi - Jubilation
    • Roaar - Exaltation
    • Ziggy - Passion
    • Barkk - Adoration
    • Stompp - Determination
    • Orikko - Pretension
    • Liiri - Freedom
  • Renlings (Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir) Represents human values.
    • Long Long - Justice
    • Tang Tang - Patience
    • Xiong Xiong - Calmness
    • Ying Ying - Confidence
    • She She - Courage
    • Hou Hou - Compassion
    • Ma Ma - Honor
    • Hu Hu - Discipline
  • Mane Six (My Little Pony Series)
    • Applejack - Honesty
    • Fluttershy - Kindness
    • Pinkamena Diane "Pinkie" Pie - Laughter
    • Rarity - Generosity
    • Rainbow Dash - Loyalty
    • Twilight Sparkle - Magic
  • Aku (Samurai Jack); Represents evil
  • Sol Regem (The Dragon Prince) - represents rage and bitterness

Live Television/Movies[]

  • Animus (Power Rangers: Wild Force) Represents nature.
  • Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (Supernatural)
    • War
    • Pestilence
    • Famine
    • Death
  • Wild Card (We Can Be Heroes)

Video Games[]

  • Angels of Paradiso (Bayonetta)
  • Infernal Demons (Bayonetta)
  • Archangels (Cassette Beasts)
    • Morgante - Represents rebellion
    • Poppetox - Represents puppetry
    • Mourningstar - Represents devotion
    • Nowhere Monarch - Represents consumerism
    • Heckahedron - Represents mathematics
    • Alice - Represents ego
    • Robin Goodfellow - Represents theatrics
    • Mammon - Represents capitalism
    • Lamento Mori - Represents the fear of death
    • Babelith - Represents ignorance
    • Aleph - Represents conquest
    • Helia - Represents fusion
    • Gwenivar - Represents illusion
  • Kiria (Cyberdimension Neptunia); Represents the Sword Art Online series.
  • †Kuronekohime† (Cyberdimension Neptunia); Represents the Accel World series.
  • The Baker (Cookie Clicker); Represent Greed
  • Elden Beast (Elden Ring); Represents Order
  • The Whispers (Final Fantasy VII Remake)
    • "Whisper" Sephiroth
  • Orkos (God of War); Represents Oath.; Type 2
  • Kratos (God of War); Represents War and Death; Type 2
  • Zeus (God of War); Represents Heavens; Type 2
  • Ares (God of War); Represents War; Type 2
  • Helios (God of War); Represents the Sun; Type 2
  • Hades (God of War); Represents the Underworld and Darkness; Type 2
  • Poseidon (God of War); Represents the Seas; Type 2
  • Athena (God of War); Represents Wisdom, Reason, and Purity; Type 2
  • Cronos (God of War); Represents Time. Formerly Represented the Heavens; Type 2
  • Atlas (God of War); Represents Strength and Endurance; Type 2
  • Morpheus (God of War); Represents Dreams and Sleep; Type 3
  • Ouranos (God of War); Represents Heavens; Type 3
  • Ceto (God of War); Represents the Seas; Type 3
  • Thanatos (God of War); Represents Death; Type 3
  • Gaia (God of War); Represents the Earth; Type 3
  • Nyx (God of War); Represents the Night; Type 3
  • Oureas (God of War); Represents the Mountains; Type 3
  • Chaos (God of War); Represents Life; Type 3
  • Erebus (God of War); Represents Darkness; Type 3
  • Tartarus (God of War); Represents the Underworld; Type 3
  • Console Patron Units/CPUs/Goddesses (Hyperdimension Neptunia); Represent home video game consoles
    • Neptune - Represents the never released Sega Neptune.
    • Noire - Represents the Playstation consoles.
    • Blanc - Represents the Nintendo consoles.
    • Vert - Represents the Xbox consoles.
    • Uzume Tennouboshi - Represents the Sega Dreamcast.
    • Rey Ryghts - Represents the Atari.
    • Peashy - Represents the PC-Engine.
  • CPU Candidates/Goddess Candidates (Hyperdimension Neptunia); Represent handheld game consoles.
    • Uni - Represents the Playstation handheld consoles.
    • Ram and Rom - Represents the Nintendo handheld consoles.
    • Nepgear - Represents the Sega Game Gear.
  • Makers (Hyperdimension Neptunia); Represent video game companies.
    • Gold Third
  • Military Commanders (Hyperdimension Neptunia); Represent video game franchises.
  • Game Reporters (Hyperdimension Neptunia); Represent gaming information publishers.
  • Din (Legend of Zelda); Represents Power.
  • Nayru (Legend of Zelda); Represents Wisdom.
  • Farore (Legend of Zelda); Represents Courage.
  • The End (Sonic The Hedgehog); Represents Death
  • Ilumina (Sonic The Hedgehog); Represents Dreams
  • Alf Layla Wa-Layla (Sonic The Hedgehog); Represents Prayers, Joy, Pleasure and Wishes
  • Darkspin Sonic (Sonic The Hedgehog); Represents Sadness, Rage and Hatred
  • Shadows & Personas (Persona series); Represent aspects of the Human psyche.
  • Nyarlathotep (Persona 2); Represents humanity's collective evil and destructive side.
  • Philemon (Persona 2); Represents humanity's collective good and constructive side.
  • Erebus (Persona 3 FES); Represents humanity's collective despair and desire for death.
  • Izanami (Persona 4); Represents humanity's collective desire for illusion.
  • Yaldabaoth (Persona 5); Represents humanity's collective desire for order.
  • Morgana (Persona 5); Represents humanity's collective hopes.
  • Various Legendary Pokémon (Pokémon)
    • Kyogre - Represents the ocean.
    • Groudon - Represents the land.
    • Rayquaza - Represents the sky.
    • Jirachi - Represents wishes
    • Uxie - Represents knowledge.
    • Mesprit - Represents emotion.
    • Azelf - Represents willpower.
    • Dialga - Represents time.
    • Palkia - Represents space.
    • Giratina - Represents antimatter.
    • Arceus - Represents creation.
    • Cresselia - Represents dreams.
    • Darkrai - Represents nightmares.
    • Reshiram - Represents truth.
    • Zekrom - Represents ideal.
    • Kyurem - Represents void.
    • Meloetta - Represents dance & music.
    • Victini - Represents victory.
    • Xerneas - Represents life.
    • Yveltal - Represents death.
    • Zygarde - Represents order.
    • Solgaleo - Represents the sun.
    • Lunala - Represents the moon.
    • Ultra Necrozma - Represents the stars.
    • Tapu Koko/Tapu Lele/Tapu Bulu/Tapu Fini - Represents guardianship.
    • Zacian - Represents determination.
    • Zamazenta - Represents will.
    • Wo-Chien - Represents hatred.
    • Chien-Pao - Represents vengeance.
    • Ting-Lu - Represents fear.
    • Chi-Yu - Represents envy.
    • Koraidon - Represents the past.
    • Miraidon - Represents the future.
  • Chara (Undertale); Represents power/stats of the Player
  • Death (Valkyrie Crusade); Represents Death
  • Daphne (Valkyrie Crusade); Represents Life
  • Harihara (Valkyrie Crusade); Represents Creation and Destruction
  • Lugh (Valkyrie Crusade); Represents Light
  • Pandora (Valkyrie Crusade); Represents Calamity, Darkness, and Disorder
  • Scathach (Valkyrie Crusade); Represents Magic
  • Nyx (Valkyrie Crusade); Represents Night and Origin
  • Chronos (Valkyrie Crusade); Represents Time

Mythology/Folklore[]

  • Demons of Seven Deadly Sins (Christianity)
    • Lucifer - Pride
    • Mammon - Greed
    • Asmodeus - Lust
    • Leviathan - Envy
    • Beelzebub - Gluttony
    • Satan - Wrath
    • Belphegor - Sloth
  • Grim Reaper (European Folklore); Represents Death
  • Aeons (Gnosticism)
  • Horkos/Orcus (Greco-Roman Mythology) Represents Oath and Punishment of break oath.
  • Protogenoi (Greek Mythology)
    • Chaos - Represents nothingness.
    • Nyx - Represents the night.
    • Erebus - Represents darkness.
    • Aether - Represents light and the upper atmosphere.
    • Hemera - Represents day.
    • Chronos - Represents time.
    • Gaea - Represents the Earth.
    • Ouranos - Represents the sky.
    • Thalassa - Represents the sea.
    • Thanatos - Represents death.
  • Vishnu (Hindu Mythology) Represents the divine aspect: the Preserver.
  • Brahma (Hindu Mythology) Represents the divine aspect: the Creator.
  • Shiva (Hindu Mythology) Represents the divine aspect: the Destroyer.
  • Deities (Religion/Mythology)

Tabletop Games[]

  • Aeons (Anima: Beyond Fantasy)
  • Great Beasts (Anima: Beyond Fantasy)
  • Aleph (Cardfight!! Vanguard); Represents Victory
  • Chaos Gods (Warhammer 40,000)
    • Khorne - Represents Blood, War, Hatred, and Murder
    • Nurgle - Represents Death, Disease, and Decay.
    • Tzeentch - Represents Change, Sorcery, Fate, and Hope.
    • Slaanesh - Represents Pleasure, Sensation, and Desire.

Web Animation/Comics/Original/Series[]

Known Objects[]

  • Power Gem (Marvel Comics); Represents Power
  • Reality Gem (Marvel Comics); Represents Reality
  • Space Gem (Marvel Comics); Represents Space
  • Time Gem (Marvel Comics); Represents Time
  • Mind Gem (Marvel Comics); Represents Mind
  • Soul Gem (Marvel Comics); Represents Soul
  • Devil Fruits (One Piece); represent specific desires of humanity.
  • AllStone (Supergirl); Represents capabilities of all mankind.
  • Chaos Emeralds (Sonic The Hedgehog); Represents chaos and dreams.
  • World Rings (Sonic The Hedgehog);
    • Blue Ring - Prayers/Hope
    • Purple Ring - Sadness
    • Red Ring - Rage/Anger
    • Green Ring - Hatred
    • Yellow Ring - Joy/Happiness
    • Aqua Ring - Pleasure/Joy
    • White Ring - Wishes/Desire

Known Powers/Techniques[]

  • Various Breathing Styles (Kimetsu no Yaiba)
    • Breath of the Sun - Represents the Sun
    • Breath of the Moon- Represents the Moon
    • Breath of Flames - Represents Fire
    • Breath of Water - Represents Water
    • Breath of Wind - Represents Air
    • Breath of Stone - Represents Earth
    • Breath of Thunder - Represents Lightning
    • Breath of Mist - Represents Mist
    • Breath of Sound - Represents Sound
    • Breath of Flower - Represents Flowers
    • Breath of the Beast - Represents Animals
    • Breath of the Serpent - Represents Serpents
    • Breath of the Insect - Represents Insects
    • Breath of Love - Represents Love

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