Sraosha

Sraosha is a demon in the series.
==History==
Sraosha is one of the most prominent Yazatas ("worthy of worship"; sometimes translated simply as "angels" though this view is not entirely correct) in the Zoroastrian faith. Unlike many other Zoroastrian figures, he has no counterpart in Vedic texts. His name corresponds to the concept of obedience. He propagates religious doctrine on earth, and serves as a medium between the faithful and Ahura Mazda (Ohrmazd). While he's already prominent in the Gathas, the oldest Zoroastrian sacred texts, in later sources, he was eventually elevated to a position almost equal to that of Ohrmazd himself, being tasked with protecting the material world.https://www.iranicaonline.org/articles/sraosa In this role, he's a scourge of evil beings. His strength is described as unusual, and the weapon he uses to dispatch evildoers is a club. His archenemy and antithesis is Aeshma, also known for using a mace.
In the Avesta, a few passages associate him with Rashnu and Mithra. Later texts expand this association, making them a trio of judges who decide the fate of each soul in the afterlife. Sraosha also serves as a psychopomp, protecting the righteous souls from attacks of demons (especially Aeshma) while they cross the Chinvat bridge, behind which lies the Zoroastrian heaven. It's also said that during Frashokereti, a day of universal renewal and ultimate triumph of Ohrmazd, Sraosha will assist him in judging humans. This will also be the day of his ultimate triumph over Aeshma.
Due to his prominent role in many of the legends derived from Zoroastrian texts which were collected in the 11th century epic poem Shahnameh, Sraosha is also present in Persianate Islamic art as an angel named Surush.https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/452182https://asia.si.edu/learn/shahnama/faraydun-strikes-zahhak/
==Appearances==
*Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey: Herald Race
*Shin Megami Tensei IV: Herald Race
*Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse: Herald Race
* Shin Megami Tensei V: Herald Race
*Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Herald Race
*Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers: Herald Race
*Soul Hackers 2: Herald Race
*Persona 4 / Golden: Justice Arcana
**Persona 4 The Animation / Golden Animation: Justice Arcana
*Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth: Star Arcana
*Persona 5 / Royal: Star Arcana
*Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth: Star Arcana
*Shin Megami Tensei Trading Card: Card Summoner: Herald Race
*Devil Survivor Overclocked: Divine Race
*Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker: Divine Race
*Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2: Herald Race
==Profile==
===Shin Megami Tensei IV===
Sraosha can teach Flynn the Holy Wrath and Diarahan skills through its Demon Whisper.
===Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse===
Sraosha can teach Nanashi the Holy Wrath, Diarahan, Judgment Light, and Concentrate skills through its Demon Whisper. It benefits from learning Light, healing and Almighty skills.
===Shin Megami Tensei V===
Sraosha appears before the protagonist during their trip in the Empyrean, challenging them to see if they are worthy of the throne, having tested the other Nahobino pairs already. 
===Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers===
===Soul Hackers 2===
Sraosha is a demon of the Herald race and can be fought as a boss in Arrow's Soul Matrix Sector 5F. Upon being defeated, he will be unlocked for fusion at the Cirque du Goumaden once Ringo reaches level 71. Depending on how Ringo responded to her teammates to increase their Soul Level, Sraosha may not be available until New Game+.
===Persona 4===
Sraosha appears as the Ultimate Persona of the Justice Arcana. He is available to be summoned once the protagonist reaches Lv. 74 or above and has completed the Justice Arcana Social Link.
====The Animation====
Sraosha represents the bond between Yu and his cousin, Nanako Dojima. He was first summoned during the battle against Kunino-sagiri, where he used Mahamaon in order to finish off all of the remaining enemies.
Later on, in the True Ending special, Sraosha appeared to defend against Margaret's Helel when Yu had given up fighting, along with a message from Nanako to support Yu. He is one of the two ultimate Personas that Yu summoned that was not created through fusion, the other being Isis.
===Persona 5===
Sraosha is the ninth Persona of the Star Arcana and can only be obtained through an advanced fusion using Mithra, Mithras, Melchizedek, Lilith and Gabriel. Sraosha is unlocked for advanced fusion once the protagonist reaches rank 5 in the Strength Confidant with Caroline and Justine. Sraosha is one of four Personas to learn Angelic Grace and Debilitate. When itemized through Electric Chair execution in the Velvet Room, Sraosha produces the Archangel Bra female armor, which has 200 DEF, 18 EVA and adds the Reduce Elec damage high effect to the wearer.
====Royal====
When itemized during a fusion alarm, Sraosha will yield the High Archangel Bra armor instead, which has 325 DEF, 20 EVA and adds the +Reduce Elec dmg (high) effect to the wearer.
===Devil Survivor Overclocked===
Sraosha appears as soldiers in the Heavenly Host. In Amane's 8th Day, a Sraosha appears after they convince the first two people to repent for their actions and observes them as they speak, telling that what they say is genuine. Sraosha tells them that the angels will not pass judgement upon them and to repent by being judged by man's laws for their previous crimes. After they leave, Sraosha tells the protagonist that they performed magnificently and that they witnessed a great stride towards a world of the lord's order before leaving.
===Devil Survivor 2 Record Breaker===
Sraosha appears as one of the downloadable demons in the game. He can only be fused using Mithra and Lailah.
==Stats==
===Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey===
===Shin Megami Tensei IV===
===Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse===
===Shin Megami Tensei V===
===Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner===
===Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers===
===Persona 4===
===Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth===
===Persona 5 / Royal===
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===Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth===
===Devil Survivor Overclocked===
===Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker===
===Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2===
==Gallery==
Sraosha.png|Sroasha as he appears in Persona 4
Narukami persona19.jpg|Sraosha's artwork as it appears in Persona 4: The Animation
SraoshaPt.png|Sraosha's portrait as it appears in Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey
Srao.PNG|Sraosha as he appears in Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey
Sraosha Card Summoner.GIF|Sraosha as he appears in Card Summoner
Sraosha first summoned in P4A.jpg|Sraosha as he appears in Persona 4: The Animation
Sraosha in P4GA.jpg|Sraosha as he appears in Persona 4: The Golden Animation
Sraosha PQ.png|Sraosha as he appears in Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth
Sraosha P5R.jpg|Sraosha as he appears in Persona 5 Royal
Mediarahan SMT5.gif|Sraosha casting Mediarahan in Shin Megami Tensei V
Mahamabarion SMT5.gif|Sraosha casting Mahamabarion in Shin Megami Tensei V
スラオシャ - 真・女神転生V 日めくり悪魔 Vol.017|Sraosha in SMTV Daily Demon #017
【スラオシャ】ソウルハッカーズ2 日刊・リンゴと悪魔の未来予測 7-27(水)|Sraosha in SH2 Daily Ringo's Demon Prediction 7/27
==In Other Languages==
Language	Name
English 	Sraosha
Japanese	スラオシャ (Suraosha)
French 	Sraosha
Italian 	Sraosha
German 	Sraosha
Spanish 	Sraosha
==References==
Category:Zoroastrian Mythology
Category:Persona 4 The Animation Characters
Category:Card Summoner Demons
Category:Persona Q2 Personas
Category:Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2 Demons
Category:Shin Megami Tensei V Demons
Category:Shin Megami Tensei V Bosses
Category:Law Demons in Shin Megami Tensei V
Category:Soul Hackers 2 Demons