Hanged Man Arcana

The Hanged Man Arcana or , often shortened to just the "Hanged," is a recurring Arcana in the Persona series.
==Overview==
Portrayed as a man hanging upside-down from one leg with his other leg crossing it, forming a "4"; the Hanged Man Arcana is associated with self-sacrifice for the sake of enlightenment, the bindings that makes one free, paradoxes and hanging between heaven and earth. In Tarot readings, this card's appearance can be seen as an advice to take the time necessary to reflect over one's upcoming actions.
Personas of the Hanged Man Arcana are commonly Personas excelling in survivability. Hanged Man Personas are typically mythological figures that exist between two different forces, or find themselves in transition. They are also sometimes martyr figures.
The Hanged Man Arcana revolves around initiative or rather the inability or fear of attaining it, with the characters forced into dealing with unreasonable dilemmas in their life, leaving them in a stagnant state. Especially in social situations, initiative and standing at a halt are conflicting forces but can grant rewards if in synchrony. Understanding this inherent nature of a dilemma is the first step and the answer to easily navigating it, as the answer can be two-faced just like the dilemma if not far more nuanced.
Hanged Man characters are sometimes self-sacrificial or self-loathing, but are more often notable for being caught between two different extremes, parties or stages in life of which they have little to no control. The relationship that the protagonist builds with them helps them to move through the trials facing them, facing their problems head-on. The end result is often that the problems and their consequences remain, but the characters can face them without being burdened by them.
The Hanged Man is defined by the need to take initiative while stuck in a (purposefully) stagnant state. While standing in one place can help one better comprehend and prepare for a dilemma, as it is more important to resume one's actions, taking drastic measures for preparation can be mandatory. The Hanged Man is about the preparation process itself, as the dilemma is otherwise easy to handle, and there is the potential message that exactly because of this card's nature, that within this dilemma one can find a way to resume their initiative.
==Appearances==
*Megami Ibunroku Persona
*Persona 2: Innocent Sin
*Persona 2: Eternal Punishment
*Persona 3 / FES / Portable / Reload
*Persona 4 / Golden
*Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth
*Persona 5 / Royal
*Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth
*Persona 5 Strikers
==List of Personas==
In Megami Ibunroku Persona and Persona 2, this Arcanum corresponds to the Fallen race.
===Megami Ibunroku Persona===
Persona 	Persona 	Level
PSP 	Revelations	Level
Barbatos	Jester 	59
===Persona 2===
====Innocent Sin====
Persona 	Level
Shax 	17
Kabandha 	25
Barbatos 	41
Adramelech	57
====Eternal Punishment====
The Hanged Man Arcana is represented by Baofu.
Persona 	Level
Odysseus 	6 (Initial Persona of Baofu)
Shax 	17
Kabanda 	24
Barbatos 	41
Adramelech 	57
Prometheus *	61 (ultimate Persona of Baofu)
Azazel * 	90
===Persona 3===
The Hanged Man Arcana Social Link is represented by Maiko, an elementary school student. The protagonist can find her at Naganaki Shrine, and upon meeting her, she requests the protagonist to buy her Takoyaki. After buying her Takoyaki, Maiko would then request the protagonist to bring her something to drink, in which the protagonist must then purchase the soft drink Mad Bull, available only in the dorm. Upon completing the prerequisites, Maiko would then create the Hanged Man Arcana Social Link with the protagonist.
Through the protagonist's interaction with Maiko, he helps her in easing her dilemma of facing the divorce of her parents. The Hanged Man Arcana is also one of the few Arcana which are connected to the other Social Links; Should the protagonist advance the Hanged Man Arcana Social Link to a certain point, the Sun Arcana Social Link will be available.
Completing the Social Link bestows the protagonist the ultimate form of the Hanged Man Arcana, Attis, the god of rebirth.
The Hanged Man is also the Arcana of Chidori Yoshino, part of the Strega trio.
Persona 	Level
Medea 	Persona of Chidori Yoshino
Inugami 	10
Take-Minakata	21
Orthrus 	28
Vasuki 	38
Ubelluris 	48
Attis 	58
====FES / Portable====
The Hanged Man Arcana remains relatively the same as its predecessor. However, two exclusive Personas, Hecatoncheires and Hell Biker were added to the Hanged Man Arcana repertoire.
Persona 	Level
Medea 	Persona of Chidori Yoshino
Inugami 	10
Take-Minakata 	21
Orthrus 	28
Vasuki 	38
Ubelluris 	48
Hecatoncheires	54
Hell Biker 	60
Attis 	67
===Reload===
The layout is relatively the same, however Ubelluris has been replaced with Mada.
Persona 	Level
Medea 	Persona of Chidori Yoshino
Inugami 	10
Take-Minakata 	20
Orthrus 	27
Vasuki 	38
Hecatoncheires	47
Mada 	57
Hell Biker 	65
Attis 	73
===Persona 4===
The Hanged Man Arcana Social Link is represented by Naoki Konishi, a student enrolling the same high school as the protagonist, Yasogami High School. The protagonist can create the Social Link after an event. However, prior to creating the Social Link, the protagonist must also answer several of Naoki's questions correctly.
Through the protagonist's interaction with Naoki, he comforts Naoki and helps him to get over his grief and self-hatred towards his sister's death. Upon completing the Social Link, the Hanged Man Arcana will bestow the protagonist its ultimate form, Attis, the God of Sacrifice.
Persona 	Level
Berith 	15
Ikusa 	22
Makami 	27
Orthrus 	39
Yatsufusa 	49
Taowu 	56
Hell Biker	66
Vasuki 	71
Attis 	82
===Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth===
Persona 	Level
Koropokkur	2
Berith 	15
Ikusa 	22
Orthrus 	36
Yatsufusa 	45
Hell Biker	51
Vasuki 	63
Attis 	74
===Persona 5===
The Hanged Man Arcana is represented by the Confidant with Munehisa Iwai, which ranks up as the protagonist completes his tasks. This Confidant unlocks new equipment, a discount on his items and equipment customization as it ranks up.
Through the protagonist's interactions, Iwai comes to terms with his criminal past, and learns to open up to his adopted son, Kaoru. Completing the Hanged Man Arcana Confidant also bestows the ultimate form of the Arcana, Attis.
Persona 	Level
Hua Po 	9
Inugami 	14
Orthrus 	21
Take-Minakata 	29
Emperor's Amulet♦	35
Hecatoncheires 	42
Moloch 	60
Vasuki 	68
Attis 	82*
====Royal====
In Persona 5 Royal, the Hanged Man Arcana's Persona selection has been adjusted with the addition of Jatayu from the Tower Arcana, removal of Vasuki to the Star Arcana and the addition of Macabre.
Persona 	Level
Hua Po 	9
Inugami 	14
Orthrus 	21
Take-Minakata 	26
Emperor's Amulet♦	35
Hecatoncheires 	42
Jatayu 	51
Moloch 	60
Macabre 	73
Attis 	82*
===Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth===
Persona 	Level
Onmoraki 	5
Berith 	13
Ikusa 	22
Gorgon 	29
Orthrus 	37
Yatsufusa 	45
Hell Biker	53
Moloch 	60
Vasuki 	69
Attis 	80
===Persona 5 Strikers===
Persona 	Level
Hua Po 	13
Orthrus 	21
Hecatoncheires	46
==List of Demons==
===Persona 2===
====Innocent Sin====
Persona 	Level
Xaphan 	3
Nisroc 	10
Shax 	17
Kabandha 	25
Zaebos 	32
Barbatos 	41
Pucel 	48
Adramelech	57
====Eternal Punishment====
Persona 	Level
Guzfan 	3
Nisroc 	10
Shax 	17
Kabanda 	24
Zaeboth 	32
Barbatos 	41
Pucel 	48
Adramelech	57
Azazel 	90
==Characters==
Character 	Game
Yasuo Inoe 	Persona 2: Innocent Sin
Baofu 	Persona 2: Eternal Punishment
Chidori Yoshino	Persona 3
Maiko Oohashi 	Persona 3
Naoki Konishi 	Persona 4
Munehisa Iwai 	Persona 5
==Card Designs==
File:Hangedman IS.png|Persona 2
File:Hanged-Man.png|Persona 3 FES
File:P5 Hanged-Man Arcana.png|Persona 5
Category:Tarot
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