Naga

Naga is a demon in the series.
==History==
The naga are divine, semi-divine deities or a semi-divine race of half-human half-serpent beings that reside in the underworld (Patala) and can occasionally take human form. They are principally depicted in three forms: wholly human with snakes on the heads and necks, common serpents or as half-human half-snake beings. A female naga is a "nagi," "nagin" or "nagini," and are said to be both beautiful and clever. Nagaraja is seen as the king of nagas. They are common and hold cultural significance in the mythological traditions of many South Asian and Southeast Asian cultures.
The nagas possess many of the world's finest jewels, which they use to illuminate the underground palaces in which they dwell. Because of their defensive powers, statues of nagas are often placed at the entrances of temples. In some depictions, they live in the bottoms of lakes and seas and enjoy singing and dancing when they are not fighting. 
In Buddhism and Jainism, a naga is a half-snake and half-human hybrid that resides in tribes. They are said to be the enemies of Garuda. They are also said to be the followers of Koumokuten, one of the Four Heavenly Kings. In Hinduism, they are usually depicted as human from the waist up and snake from the waist down. They are regarded as gods of the harvest, fertility and reincarnation. Their venom can kill with one strike, and their bodies are immortal and can heal from any wound. 
==Appearances==
*Megami Tensei: Kishin Race
*Megami Tensei II: Avatar Race
*Kyuuyaku Megami Tensei: Kishin Race (MT) / Avatar Race (MTII)
*Shin Megami Tensei II: Snake Race
*Shin Megami Tensei: if... / Hazama's Chapter: Snake Race
*Shin Megami Tensei: 20XX Devil's Colosseum: Dragon Race
*Shin Megami Tensei NINE: Snake Race
*Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne: Snake Race
*Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE: Dragon King Race
*Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey: Snake Race
*Shin Megami Tensei IV: Snake Race
**Shin Megami Tensei IV -Prayers-
*Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse: Snake Race
*Shin Megami Tensei V: Snake Race
*Last Bible III
*Last Bible Special
*Majin Tensei: Snake Race
*Majin Tensei II: Spiral Nemesis: Snake Race
*Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Snake Race
*Giten Megami Tensei: Tokyo Mokushiroku: Snake Race
*Megami Ibunroku Persona: Snake Order
*Persona: Tsumi to Batsu: Strength Arcana
*Persona 3 / FES / Portable / Reload: Hermit Arcana
*Persona 5 / Royal: Hermit Arcana
*Persona 5 Strikers: Hermit Arcana
*Persona 5: The Phantom X
*Persona 5 Tactica: Dizzy Type
*Devil Children Black Book & Red Book: Draco Race
*Devil Children White Book: Draco Race
*Shin Megami Tensei Trading Card: Card Summoner: Snake Race
*Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner: Dragon Class
*Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner 2: Dragon Class
*Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2: Snake Race
==Profile==
===Megami Tensei II===
After defeating the Basilisk, the protagonist can teleport to an isle in the Expanse. On said isle, a Naga is impaled by the Kuchinawa Sword. The protagonist then helps him by using Amitabha's Might to extract the sword. The Naga joins the heroes and gives the blade to them.
===Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne===
Naga evolves into Raja Naga by leveling up. Nagas serve as the guards of Kabukicho Prison and the Umugi Stone, a key artifact needed to traverse the cursed building, is stolen from one of them.
===Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE===
Naga can be contracted within Shinjuku Babel's docks area. A particular floor in the Denshi Kairo instance has a constant respawn of Naga that can only be passed by summoning a Garuda.
===Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey===
===Shin Megami Tensei IV===
Two Naga appear in a mini-boss battle once Flynn enters the 3rd stratum of Naraku. A hooded figure will summon them in an attempt to teach Flynn that there are limits a casualry can't overcome by exerting themselves.
Naga can later be encountered in the areas surrounding Ueno on the world map. He can teach Flynn the Lunge, Bufu and Tarukaja skills through his Demon Whisper. Naga is one of the demons needed to summon David through a special fusion.
===Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse===
Naga can be found in the Toyosu Shelter and in the Konganji Passage in Ginza. He can teach Nanashi the Head Crush, Bufula, Tarukaja and Fatal Sword skills with his Demon Whisper. Naga benefits from learning Physical and Ice skills.
===Shin Megami Tensei V===
Naga is a member of the Snake race and can be found roaming the Container Yard and subsequent areas. He is one of the demons needed to summon Anahita through special fusion.
=== Persona: Tsumi to Batsu ===
Naga was a Persona that was used by Yakumo Kusaka in order to murder his parents as a result of snapping from the abuse of both himself and his younger sister, Narui. Due to the supernatural nature of the murder, it was never traced back to Yakumo.
===Persona 5===
Naga is the fifth Persona of the Hermit Arcana and can be found as a Shadow in Futaba's Palace and the Akzeriyyuth area of Mementos, with the title "Cavern Snakeman." Naga is the first Persona that the protagonist can use in battle that learns the Zionga skill and is the first of four Personas to learn Elec Boost. Naga is also the first Persona to learn the Mazionga and Marakukaja skills. When itemized through Electric Chair execution in the Velvet Room, Naga yields an Elec Boost Skill Card. Naga is one of the Personas required to summon Vasuki through advanced Fusion.
====Royal====
When itemized through Electric Chair execution, Naga will yield a Counter Skill Card. During a fusion alarm, Naga will yield a Counterstrike Skill Card.
In the Path of Da'at, the Shadow has an unrecruitable super variation called the "Snakeman in an Ominous Place" who is accompanied by a Joyful Snake King.
===Persona 5 Tactica===
Naga is one of the three Personas required to summon Vasuki through special fusion.
===Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner 2===
Upon entering the power plant, the party will come across a couple of Karma Soldiers smashing the consoles which open the main doors allowing access to the deeper parts of the facility. They will transform into Naga to engage the party. They will also be encountered in random battles in the area. In the boss battle against Raja Naga, he will summon reinforcement of Nagas infinitely to ensure there are always 2 Nagas fighting alongside him.
===Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2===
==Stats==
===Megami Tensei===
===Megami Tensei II===
===Kyuuyaku Megami Tensei===
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===Shin Megami Tensei II===
===Shin Megami Tensei: if...===
===Shin Megami Tensei NINE===
===Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne===
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===Last Bible III===
===Majin Tensei===
===Majin Tensei II: Spiral Nemesis===
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===Giten Megami Tensei: Tokyo Mokushiroku===
===Megami Ibunroku Persona===
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===Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner===
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===Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2===
==Gallery==
naga model.png|Naga as it appears in Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne
Demons IV Prayers.jpg|Naga as it appears in Shin Megami Tensei IV -Prayers-
Naga_LB_Special.png|Naga as it appears in Last Bible Special
Naga Card.GIF|Naga as it appears in Card Summoner
Naga_P5R.jpg|Naga in Persona 5 Royal
Naga (P O.A.).png|Naga in Persona O.A.
ナーガ - 真・女神転生V 日めくり悪魔 Vol.064|Naga in SMTV Daily Demon #064
== In Other Languages==
Language	Name
Japanese	ナーガ (Naaga)
French 	Naga
Italian 	Naga
German 	Naga
Spanish 	Naga
== Trivia ==
* Naga's design from Devil Summoner has some of its elements reused for Raja Naga's design that debuted in Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army.
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