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Mythos: Final Fantasy XVI (Volume One)

  • What parallels can be drawn between the hero Clive Rosfield and the god Dionysus – or between his brother Joshua Rosfield and Jesus Christ?
  • How do colossal Eikons such as Phoenix, Shiva, Odin, and Ifrit embody or symbolise the cycle of death and rebirth?
  • Which regions of Valisthea are rooted in the afterlife beliefs of the ancient Greeks, Egyptians, and Norsemen?
  • In what ways might the lore surrounding Ultima and the Fallen be compared to the Book of Genesis?

These questions and many more will be examined and answered.

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Norse Myths That Inspired Final Fantasy VII

  • Why is Midgar the political centre of the Planet, and Nibelheim the home of Cloud Strife?
  • How are the Odin Materia, the Rune Blade, and Vincent Valentine connected?
  • What are the parallels between Ragnarök and the fall of the Shinra Corporation?
  • How does the Fenrir motif in Advent Children relate to the legendary wolf?

These questions and many more will be examined and answered.

 

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Greek Myths That Inspired Final Fantasy VII

  • Which characters can be compared to the gods of Olympus and which share similarities to divine heroes?
  • What are the connections between the Cetra and water, and how do these relate to the underworld?
  • How closely do the summoned beings Hades, Titan, Typhon, and Phoenix match their mythical namesakes?
  • To what degree does Final Fantasy VII Remake incorporate links to the Fates and the Delphic oracle?

These questions and many more will be examined and answered.

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The Nibelheim Incident

In the remote mountainside town of Nibelheim, a mass disappearance of employees from a secure Shinra Corporation facility has raised serious concerns. Sent to investigate the incident, the legendary swordsman Sephiroth begins to unravel the mysteries of the Company’s presence in the region. It is only a matter of time before the horrific truth is revealed, setting in motion a chain of events that could see the ruin of all…

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SeeD: The Beginning

Squall Leonhart, student at the prestigious Balamb Garden, is facing the most important challenge of his young life. Candidate for an elite mercenary organization known as SeeD, the taciturn gunblade specialist prepares for his field exam. With the aid of his Guardian Force, the manipulative jinn, Ifrit, Squall must fight dutifully alongside gifted classmates as well as his sworn rival, Seifer. Little does the adolescent warrior realize, however, he shall play a central role in a grueling battle that will test both his abilities and his confidence. Their enemy is the army of the tyrannical nation of Galbadia, and his actions today may affect more than his grade…

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M. J. Gallagher

Mythology enthusiast and award-winning community author

M. J. Gallagher has been a fan of the Final Fantasy franchise since it was introduced to him in 1997, following the release of Final Fantasy VII. With a professional background in travel writing and cultural tours - as well as producing multiple volumes of an unofficial novelisation of Final Fantasy VII -, Gallagher has adapted his academic style of prose in recent years to bring together two of his passions: Final Fantasy and global mythology.