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A reference to the Sanskrit word [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prana Prana]. Life force, vital energy present in all things; here, that magic force includes both Od ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odic_force Odic force]) and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mana Mana]. | A reference to the Sanskrit word [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prana Prana]. Life force, vital energy present in all things; here, that magic force includes both Od ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odic_force Odic force]) and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mana Mana]. | ||
While "mana" is normally more generic, the author specifically uses it as a natural force not in living things | While "mana" is normally more generic, the author specifically uses it as a natural force not in living things, as opposed to od, in his universe. | ||
Kinoko Nasu's interpretation:[http://fuyuki.pbwiki.com/Magic#Prana] | Kinoko Nasu's interpretation:[http://fuyuki.pbwiki.com/Magic#Prana] | ||
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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 uses it as a natural force not in living things, as opposed to od, in his universe.
Kinoko Nasu's interpretation:[4]
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