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=== Akasha and the Akashic Records ===
=== Akasha and the Akashic Records ===


A reference to the Sanskrit concept [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akasha Akasha], aether. The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akashic_records Akashic Records] is the recording of all things and happenings, of all knowledge.
A reference to the Sanskrit concept [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akasha Akasha], aether. The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akashic_records Akashic Records] is the recording of all things and happenings, of all knowledge, inscribed in the Akasha/aether.


Kinoko Nasu's interpretation:[http://fuyuki.pbwiki.com/Concept#TheRoot]
Kinoko Nasu's interpretation:[http://fuyuki.pbwiki.com/Concept#TheRoot]

Revision as of 13:33, 3 April 2007

Translator's Notes and References for
Fate/Zero


Prologue 1: 8 years ago

Homunculus

A Homunculus is an artificial human created through magic or alchemy, often but not always a hybrid with another animal.

Kinoko Nasu's interpretation:[1]


Grail

A reference to the Holy Grail. In Christian mythology, the Grail was the cup used by Jesus at the Last Supper, said to possess miraculous powers.

Kinoko Nasu's interpretation:[2]


Prologue 2: 3 years ago

Akasha and the Akashic Records

A reference to the Sanskrit concept Akasha, aether. The Akashic Records is the recording of all things and happenings, of all knowledge, inscribed in the Akasha/aether.

Kinoko Nasu's interpretation:[3]

Prana

A reference to the Sanskrit word Prana. Life force, vital energy present in all things; here, that magic force includes both Od (Odic force) and Mana.

While "mana" is normally more generic, the author specifically use it as a natural force in his universe.

Kinoko Nasu's interpretation:[4]


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