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A [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homunculus Homunculus] is an artificial human created through magic or alchemy, often but not always a hybrid with another animal.
A [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homunculus Homunculus] is an artificial human created through magic or alchemy, often but not always a hybrid with another animal.


Kinoko Nasu's interpretation:[http://fuyuki.pbwiki.com/Creature#Homunculus]




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A reference to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_Grail Holy Grail]. In Christian mythology, the Grail was the cup used by Jesus at the Last Supper, said to possess miraculous powers.
A reference to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_Grail 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:[http://fuyuki.pbwiki.com/Artifact#HolyasinChristianartifacts]




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A reference to the Sanskrit concept [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akasha Akasha]. The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akashic_records Akashic Records] is the recording of all things and happening, of all knowledge.
A reference to the Sanskrit concept [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akasha Akasha]. The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akashic_records Akashic Records] is the recording of all things and happening, of all knowledge.
Kinoko Nasu's interpretation:[http://fuyuki.pbwiki.com/Concept#TheRoot]


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Revision as of 18:16, 2 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. The Akashic Records is the recording of all things and happening, of all knowledge.

Kinoko Nasu's interpretation:[3]


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