Beyblade Metal Saga Inspiration Index

**Metal Fight Beyblade** (*Metaru Faito Beiburedo*), known unofficially as the **Metal Saga** in English, is a Japanese series created by Takafumi Adachi which serves as the second incarnation of the Beyblade franchise.

*Please provide your own knowledge to this page if possible. Descriptions written in italics are speculation and not solid facts.*

Running Themes: The Beyblades in this series are generally themed around the constellations. The series itself has the overall motif of outer space.

## Metal Fusion

### Gingka Hagane

**Beyblade**: Storm Pegasus

Storm Pegasus 105RF (short for Storm Pegasus 105 Rubber Flat) is an Attack-type Beyblade of the Hybrid Wheel System modelled after the Pegasus from Greek mythology. It's Energy Ring is colored azure and is based on Pegasus wings.

**Beyblade Motif**: Pegasus

The Pegasus constellation is one of the 48 constellations described by 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy, located in the Northern celestial hemisphere. It is based on the Greek mythological creature of the same name, which is a white horse equipped with a pair of wings. Legends say that it accompanyed the hero Bellerophon on his hourney to kill the Chimera. After Bellerophon died attempting to reach Mount Olympus, the Pegasus was transformed by Zeus into the titular constellation. Its name is based on the Greek word "pege", meaning 'spring' or 'well' (this is because the Pegasus is the son of Poseidon and Medusa according to some sources).

**Etymology**: Gingka's given name is a corruption of "ginga" (the Japanese word for a galaxy). Gingka's surname is a Japanese word for steel.

### Kyoya Tategami

**Beyblade**: Rock Leone

Rock Leone 145WB (short for Rock Leone 145 Wide Ball) is a Defense-type Beyblade of the Hybrid Wheel System modelled after an African lion. It's Energy Ring is colored aquamarine.

**Beyblade Motif**: Leo

The Leo constellation is the fifth sign of the Western Zodiac, located in the Northern celestial hemisphere. It is commonly depicted as an African Lion and is associated in mythology with the Nemean Lion, who was fought by Hercules as one of his 12 Labors. One of the 48 constellations described by Ptolemy, its name is the Latin word for lion.

**Etymology**: Kyoya's surname is the Japanese word for a lion's mane.

### Kenta Yumiya

**Beyblade**: Flame Sagittario

Flame Sagittario C145S (short for Flame Sagittario Claw 145 Spike) is a Stamina-type Beyblade of the Hybrid Wheel System modelled after a bow and arrow. It's Energy Ring is colored yellow.

**Beyblade Motif**: Sagittarius

The Sagittarius constellation is the ninth sign of the Western Zodiac, located in the Southern celestial hemisphere. It is commonly depicted as a bow and arrow and is associated in mythology with the centaur (alongside Centaurus). One of the 48 constellations described by Ptolemy, its name means "archer" in Latin.

**Etymology**: Kenta's surname is the Japanese word for a bow and arrow.

### Benkei Hanawa

**Beyblade**: Dark Bull

Dark Bull DF145FS (short for Dark Bull Down Force 145 Flat Spike) is a Balance-type Beyblade of the Hybrid Wheel System modelled after a bovine. It's Energy Ring is colored red.

**Beyblade Motif**: Taurus

The Taurus constellation is the second sign of the Western Zodiac, located in the Northern celestial hemisphere. It is commonly depicted as a bovine and is associated in mythology with the Bull of Heaven and the Cretan Bull. One of the 48 constellations described by Ptolemy, its name is the Latin word for a bull.

**Etymology**: Benkei's given name is likely a reference to Musashibo Benkei, a legendary Japanese warrior monk.

### Madoka Amano

**Beyblade**: Clay Hydra

Clay Hydra 145F (short for Clay Hydra 145 Flat) is a Balance-type Beyblade of the Hybrid Wheel System modelled after a sea serpent.

**Beyblade Motif**: Hydra

The Hydra constellation is one of the 48 constellations described by 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy, located in the celestial equator. It is commonly depicted as a water snake and is associated in mythology with the monster of the same name, a multi-headed monstrosity slain by Hercules as part of his Twelve Labors. Hydra is the largest constellation as well as the longest. Its name comes from the Greek word "hudra", meaning 'water snake' due to the ancient belief that a water snake can split into multiple different creatures when cut into pieces.

### Hikaru Hasama

**Beyblade**: Wind Aquario

Wind Aquario 100HF/S (short for Wind Aquario 100 Hole Flat/Spike) is an Attack-type Beyblade of the Hybrid Wheel System modelled after a water-filled vase. It's Energy Ring is colored cerulean blue and resembles waves of water.

**Beyblade Motif**: Aquarius

The Aquarius constellation is the eleventh sign of the Western Zodiac, located in the Southern celestial hemisphere. It is commonly depicted as a vase of water and is associated in mythology with Deucalion and Ganymede. One of the 48 constellations described by Ptolemy, its name is Latin for "cup-carrier".

**Etymology**: Hikaru's name is a Japanese verb meaning 'to shine'.

### Tsubasa Otori

**Beyblade**: Earth Eagle

Earth Eagle 145WD (short for Earth Eagle 145 Wide Defense) is a Balance-type Beyblade of the Hybrid Wheel System modelled after an eagle. It's Energy Ring is colored purple and is based on an eagle's wings.

**Beyblade Motif**: Aquila

The Aquila constellation is one of the 48 constellations described by 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy, located in the celestial equator. It is commonly depicted as an eagle and is associated in mythology with the bird who carried Zeus' thunderbolts back to him after he had thrown them. Its name is the Latin word for eagle.

**Etymology**: Tsubasa's given name is the Japanese word for a wing. Tsubasa's surname can be translated as 'great bird'.

### Ryo Hagane

**Beyblade**: Burn Fireblaze

Burn Fireblaze 135MS (short for Burn Fireblaze 135 Metal Spike) is a Stamina-type Beyblade of the Hybrid Wheel System modelled after the mythological phoenix. It's Energy Ring is colored orange and resembles flaming wings.

**Beyblade Motif**: Phoenix

The Phoenix constellation is one of the 12 constellations described by 16th century astronomer Petrus Plancius, located in the Southern celestial hemisphere. It is based on the phoenix, a mythological bird creature from Greek mythology most famous for its ability to resurrect itself.

### Hyoma

**Beyblade**: Clay Aries

Clay Aries ED145B (short for Clay Aries Eternal Defense 145 Ball) is a Defense-type Beyblade of the Hybrid Wheel System modeled after a ram. It's Energy Ring is colored pink and resembles rocky terrain.

**Beyblade Motif**: Aries

The Aries constellation is the first sign of the Western Zodiac, located in the Northern celestial hemisphere. It is commonly depicted as a domestic sheep and is associated in mythology with the golden ram who rescued Phrixus and Helle in Greek mythology. One of the 48 constellations described by Ptolemy, its name is the Latin word for a ram.

**Etymology**: Hyoma's name is officially spelled with kanji meaning 'Mountain Demon'.

### Sora Akatsuki

**Beyblade**: Cyber Pegasus

Cyber Pegasus 100HF (short for Cyber Pegasus 100 Hole Flat) is an Attack-type Beyblade of the Hybrid Wheel System modeled after the Pegasus from Greek mythology.

**Beyblade Motif**: Pegasus

The Pegasus constellation is one of the 48 constellations described by 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy, located in the Northern celestial hemisphere. It is based on the Greek mythological creature of the same name, which is a white horse equipped with a pair of wings. Legends say that it accompanyed the hero Bellerophon on his hourney to kill the Chimera. After Bellerophon died attempting to reach Mount Olympus, the Pegasus was transformed by Zeus into the titular constellation. Its name is based on the Greek word "pege", meaning 'spring' or 'well' (this is because the Pegasus is the son of Poseidon and Medusa according to some sources).

**Etymology**: Sora's given name is a Japanese word for the sky, while his surname is a Japanese word for the dawn.

### Teru Saotome

**Beyblade**: Earth Virgo

Earth Virgo GB145BS (short for Earth Virgo Gravity Ball 145 Bottom Spike) is a Stamina-type Beyblade of the Hybrid Wheel System modelled after a beautiful woman. It's Energy Ring is colored yellow and resembles long woman's hair.

**Beyblade Motif**: Virgo

The Virgo constellation is the sixth sign of the Western Zodiac, located in the Northern celestial hemisphere. It is associated with various mythological figures like Demeter, Ceres, Astraea, Erigone, and Persephone (just to name the Greek mythological origins). It is the second-largest constellation overall (after Hydra) and is the largest constellation of the Western Zodiac. It is one of the 48 constellations described by Ptolemy, who named it after the Latin word for a virgin.

**Etymology**: Teru's surname is a corruption of "otome-za", the Japanese word for the Virgo constellation.

### Reiji Mizuchi

**Beyblade**: Poison Serpent

Poison Serpent SW145SSD (short for Poison Serpent Switch 145 Semi-Defense) is a Balance-type Beyblade of the Hybrid Wheel System modelled after a cobra. It's Energy Ring is colored green and resembles snakes.

**Beyblade**: Serpens

The Serpens constellation is one of the 48 constellations described by 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy, located in the Northern celestial hemisphere. It is commonly depicted as a snake and is associated in mythology with the legendary healer Asclepius. It is associated with the Ophiuchus constellation and can be split into two parts: Serpens Caput (the head) and Serpens Cauda (the tail). Its name is the Latin word for a serpent.

**Etymology**: Reiji's surname is a reference to a legendary serpent from Japanese mythology.

### Tetsuya Watarigani

**Beyblade**: Mad Gasher

Mad Gasher CH120FS (short for Mad Gasher Change Height 120 Flat Spike) is a Balance-type Beyblade of the Hybrid Wheel System modelled after a crab. It's Energy Ring is colored red and resembles a crustacean's claws.

**Beyblade Motif**: Cancer

The Cancer constellation is the fourth sign of the Western Zodiac, located in the Northern celestial hemisphere. It is commonly depicted as a crab and is associated in mythology with Karkinos, a giant crab that fought Hercules during his battle with the Hydra. One of the 48 constellations described by Ptolemy, its name is the Latin word for crab.

**Etymology**: Tetsuya's name is based on Tetsuya Naito. His surname also contains a reading of the Japanese kanji for a crab.

### Dan & Reiki Sodo

**Beyblade**: Evil Gemios

Evil Gemios DF145FS (short for Evil Gemios Down Force 145 Flat Spike) is a Balance-type Beyblade of the Hybrid Wheel System modelled after a pair of spirits. It's Energy Ring is colored pale yellow and is modelled after a pair of wings.

**Beyblade Motif**: Gemini

The Gemini constellation is the third sign in the Western Zodiac, located in the Northern celestial hemisphere. It is commonly depicted as a pair of human children and is associated in mythology with Castor and Pollux. One of the 47 constellations described by Ptolemy, its name means "twins" in Latin.

### Yu Tendo

**Beyblade**: Flame Libra

Flame Libra T125ES (short for Flame Libra Tornado 125 Eternal Spike) is a Stamina-type Beyblade of the Hybrid Wheel System modelled after a bat. It's Energy Ring is colored green and resembles balancing scales.

**Beyblade Motif**: Libra

The Libra constellation is the seventh sign of the Western Zodiac, located in the Southern celestial hemisphere. It is commonly depicted as a weighted balancing scale and is associated in ancient Greece with law and fairness. It is notable as the only constellation in the Western Zodiac not based on an animal species. One of the 48 constellations described by Ptolemy, its name is Latin for "weighing scales".

### Tobio Oike

**Beyblade**: Storm Capricorne

Storm Capricorne M145Q (short for Storm Capricorne Move 145 Quake) is an Attack-type Beyblade of the Hybrid Wheel System modelled off a goat. It's Energy Ring is colored orange and resembles goat horns.

**Beyblade Motif**: Capricorn

The Capricornus constellation is the tenth sign of the Western Zodiac, located in the Southern celestial hemisphere. It is commonly depicted as a goat and is associated in mythology with the sea-goat. It is the smallest constellation of the Western Zodiac. One of the 48 constellations described by Ptolemy, its name means "horned goat" in Latin.

### Kumade Brothers

**Beyblade**: Rock Orso

Rock Orso D125B (short for Rock Orso Defense 125 Ball) is a Defense-type Beyblade of the Hybrid Wheel System modelled after a bear. It's Energy Ring is colored brown and resembles bear claws.

**Beyblade Motif**: Ursa Major

The Ursa Major constellation is one of the 48 constellations described by 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy, located in the Northern celestial hemisphere. It is commonly depicted as a large bear and is associated in mythology with Callisto, a beautiful nymph who was turned into a bear by Hera. It is the third largest of all constellations (after Hydra and Virgo) and contains the well known asterism called the "Big Dipper". Its name means "greater bear" in Latin.

### Ryutaro Fukami

**Beyblade**: Thermal Pisces

Thermal Pisces T125JB (short for Thermal Pisces Tornado 125 Jog Ball) is a Stamina-type Beyblade of the Hybrid Wheel System modelled off a shark. It's Energy Ring is colored blue and resembles a pair of sharks.

**Beyblade Motif**: Pisces

The Pisces constellation is the twelfth sign of the Western Zodiac, located in the Northern celestial hemisphere. It is commonly depicted as a pair of fish and is associated in mythology with Aphrodite and her son Eros, who once shapeshifted into fish to escape danger (others believe the two were once rescued by a pair of fish). One of the 48 constellations depicted by Ptolemy, its name is the plural form of "pisce" which is Latin for fish.

### Busujima

**Beyblade**: Rock Scorpio

Rock Scorpio T125JB (short for Rock Scorpio Tornado 125 Jog Ball) is a Defense-type Beyblade of the Hybrid Wheel System modelled off a scorpion. It's Energy Ring is colored red and resembles a scorpion's stinger.

**Beyblade Motif**: Scorpio

The Scorpius constellation is the eighth sign of the Western Zodiac, located in the Southern celestial hemisphere. It is commonly depicted as a scorpion and is associated in mythology with a legend where the goddess Artemis sent a scorpion to kill Orion. One of the 48 constellations described by Ptolemy, its name is Latin for scorpion.

**Etymology**: Busujima's name can be literally translated as 'Poisonous Island'.

## Metal Masters

### Masamune Kadoya

**Beyblade**: Ray Striker

Ray Striker D125CS is an Attack-type Beyblade of the Hybrid Wheel System modelled after a unicorn.

**Beyblade Motif**: Monoceros

The Monoceros constellation is one of the 12 constellations described by 16th century astronomer Petrus Plancius, located on the celestial equator. It is based on the unicorn, with its name being the Greek word for the mythical creature.

### Dashan Wang

**Beyblade**: Rock Zurafa

Rock Zurafa R145WB is a Defense-type Beyblade of the Hybrid Wheel System modelled after a giraffe.

**Beyblade Motif**: Camelopardis

The Camelopardalis constellation is one of the 12 constellations described by 16th century astronomer Petrus Plancius, located in the Northern celestial hemisphere. It is based on the giraffe, its name being the Greek word for the animal (literally translated as 'spotted camel').

### Chi-Yun Li

**Beyblade**: Thermal Lacerta

Thermal Lacerta WA13HF is a Balance-type Beyblade of the Hybrid Wheel System modelled after a lizard.

**Beyblade Motif**: Lacerta

The Lacerta constellation is one of the 10 constellations described by astronomer Johannes Hevelius, located in the Northern celestial hemisphere. It is based on the lizard, with its name being the Latin word for the animal.

### Chao Xin

**Beyblade**: Poison Virgo

Poison Virgo ED145ES is a Stamina-type Beyblade of the Hybrid Wheel System modelled after a beautiful woman.

**Beyblade Motif**: Virgo

The Virgo constellation is the sixth sign of the Western Zodiac, located in the Northern celestial hemisphere. It is associated with various mythological figures like Demeter, Ceres, Astraea, Erigone, and Persephone (just to name the Greek mythological origins). It is the second-largest constellation overall (after Hydra) and is the largest constellation of the Western Zodiac. It is one of the 48 constellations described by Ptolemy, who named it after the Latin word for a virgin.

### Julian Konzem

**Beyblade**: Gravity Destroyer

Gravity Destroyer AD145WD is a Defense-type Beyblade of the Hybrid Wheel System modelled after a Roman gladiator.

**Beyblade Motif**: Perseus

The Perseus constellation is one of the 48 constellations described by 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy, located in the Northern celestial hemisphere. It is based on the legendary hero of the same name, most well-known for slaying Medusa and saving Andromeda from Cetus. His name could be based on the Greek verb "perthein", meaning 'to destroy'.

### Wales & Sophie

**Beyblade**: Grand Cetus

Grand Cetus T125RS is a Defense-type Beyblade of the Hybrid Wheel System modelled after a whale.

**Beyblade Motif**: Cetus

The Cetus constellation is one of the 48 constellations described by 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy, located in the Southern celestial hemisphere. It is commonly depicted in modern culture as a whale and is associated in mythology with the sea monster of the same name, who was slain by the legendary hero Perseus. Its name derives from the Greek word "ketos", which refers to a large marine animal or sea monster.

### Klaus

**Beyblade**: Grand Capricorn

Grand Capricorn 145D is a Defense-type Beyblade of the Hybrid Wheel System modelled after a goat.

**Beyblade Motif**: Capricorn

The Capricornus constellation is the tenth sign of the Western Zodiac, located in the Southern celestial hemisphere. It is commonly depicted as a goat and is associated in mythology with the sea-goat. It is the smallest constellation of the Western Zodiac. One of the 48 constellations described by Ptolemy, its name means "horned goat" in Latin.

### Demure

**Beyblade**: Counter Scorpio

Counter Scorpio 145D is a Defense-type Beyblade of the Hybrid Wheel System modelled after a scorpion.

**Beyblade Motif**: Scorpio

The Scorpius constellation is the eighth sign of the Western Zodiac, located in the Southern celestial hemisphere. It is commonly depicted as a scorpion and is associated in mythology with a legend where the goddess Artemis sent a scorpion to kill Orion. One of the 48 constellations described by Ptolemy, its name is Latin for scorpion.

### Nile

**Beyblade**: Vulcan Horuseus

Vulcan Horuseus 145D is a Defense-type Beyblade of the Hybrid Wheel System modelled after Ancient Egypt.

Beyblade Motif: Horus

**Etymology**: This character is named after the Nile River.

### Jack

**Beyblade**: Evil Befall

Evil Befall UW145EWD is a Balance-type Beyblade of the Hybrid Wheel System modelled after a peacock.

**Beyblade Motif**: Pavo

The Pavo constellation is one of the 12 constellations described by 16th century astronomer Petrus Plancius, located in the Southern celestial hemisphere. It is based on the peacock, with its name being the Latin word for the animal.

### Zeo Abyss

**Beyblade**: Flame Byxis (Metal Masters), Spiral Fox (Metal Fury)

Flame Byxis 230WD is a Balance-type Beyblade of the Hybrid Wheel System modelled after a compass.

Spiral Fox TR145W2D is a Balance-type Beyblade of the Hybrid Wheel System modelled after a fox.

**Beyblade Motif**: Pyxis, Vulpecula

The Pyxis constellation is one of the 14 constellations described by 18th century astronomer Nicolas Louis de Lacaille, located in the Southern celestial hemisphere. It is based on a mariner's compass and was formed from stars that originally formed the mast of the Argo Navis constellation. Its name is an abbreviation of the Latin term for a mariner's compass (Pyxis Nautica).

The Vulpecula constellation is one of the 10 constellations described by astronomer Johannes Hevelius, located in the Northern celestial hemisphere. It was originally based on a fox chasing a goose, but was later simplified to only represent the fox. Its name means 'little fox' in Latin.

### Argo Garcia

**Beyblade**: Ray Gil

Ray Gil 100RSF is an Attack-type Beyblade of the Hybrid Wheel System modelled after a plesiosaur.

**Beyblade Motif**: Carina

The Carina constellation is one of the 14 constellations described by French astronomer Nicolas Louis de Lacaille, located in the Southern celestial hemisphere. The constellation is based on the keel (bottom-most part of a naval ship's hull) and was originally part of a larger constellation called Argo Navis. Its name is Latin for 'keel'.

### Selen & Enzo Garcia

**Beyblade**: Ray Gasher

Ray Gasher 135F is a Balance-type Beyblade of the Hybrid Wheel System modelled after a crab.

**Beyblade Motif**: Cancer

The Cancer constellation is the fourth sign of the Western Zodiac, located in the Northern celestial hemisphere. It is commonly depicted as a crab and is associated in mythology with Karkinos, a giant crab that fought Hercules during his battle with the Hydra. One of the 48 constellations described by Ptolemy, its name is the Latin word for crab.

### Dr. Zigguarat

**Beyblade**: Spiral Capricorn

Spiral Capricorn 90MF is an Attack-type Beyblade of the Hybrid Wheel System modelled after a goat.

**Beyblade Motif**: Capricorn

The Capricornus constellation is the tenth sign of the Western Zodiac, located in the Southern celestial hemisphere. It is commonly depicted as a goat and is associated in mythology with the sea-goat. It is the smallest constellation of the Western Zodiac. One of the 48 constellations described by Ptolemy, its name means "horned goat" in Latin.

### Faust

**Beyblade**: Twisted Tempo (Metal Masters), Spiral Lyre (Metal Fury)

Twisted Tempo 145WD is a Defense-type Beyblade of the Hybrid Wheel System modelled after a pendulum clock.

Spiral Lyre ED145MF is an Attack-type Beyblade of the Hybrid Wheel System modelled after the traditional instrument of the same name.

**Beyblade Motif**: Horologium, Lyra

The Horologium constellation is one of the 14 constellations described by 18th century astronomer Nicolas Louis de Lacaille, located in the Southern celestial hemisphere. It is based on a pendulum clock and its name comes from a Greek word literally meaning 'an instrument for telling the hour'.

The Lyra constellation is one of the 48 constellations described by 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy, located in the Northern celestial hemisphere. It is commonly associated with the lyre (an Ancient Greek instrument similar to the modern-day harp) and is associated in mythology with the hero Orpheus. Star maps sometimes depict the constellation as a vulture or eagle holding a lyre, leading to the alternative designations of Vultur Cadens and Aquila Cadens (Falling Vulture and Falling Eagle respectively). The constellation contains Vega, one of the brightest stars in the night sky. Its name is the Latin word for the lyre.

### Damian Hart

**Beyblade**: Hades Kerbecs

Hades Kerbecs BD145DS is a Stamina-type Beyblade of the Hybrid Wheel System modelled after Cerberus from Greek mythology.

**Beyblade Motif**: Cerberus

The Cerberus constellation was originally created by Polish astronomer Johannes Hevelius in the 1600s using stars currently found in the Hercules constellation. While named after the legendary three-headed hellhound of Greek mythology, this constellation was depicted as a three-headed snake held in the hands of Hercules. This constellation is not a member of the officially recognized 88 modern constellations.

### Helios

**Beyblade**: Sol Blaze

Sol Blaze V145AS is a Balance-type Beyblade of the Hybrid Wheel System modelled after the element of fire.

Beyblade Motif: The Sun

### Bakin

**Beyblade**: Dark Poseidon

Dark Poseidon 145WD is a Balance-type Beyblade of the Hybrid Wheel System modelled after the Greek god of the same name.

Beyblade Motif: Poseidon

## Metal Fury

### Yuki Mizusawa

**Beyblade**: Mercury Anubius

Mercury Anubius 85XF is an Attack-type Beyblade of the Hybrid Wheel System modelled after a jackal.

**Beyblade Motif**: Anubis

Anubis is the Egyptian god of death, the afterlife, and the underworld most often depicted as having a canine head. Anubis' main role was as a god who weighed a person's soul to determine whether they could enter the realm of the dead. He is one of the most frequently depicted and mentioned gods in the Egyptian pantheon, despite no relevant myths involving him. His name in Ancient Egyptian means 'a royal child' ("anpu"), with Anubis being the Greek rendering of this god's name.

### Aguma

**Beyblade**: Scythe Kronos

Scythe Kronos T125EDS is a Stamina-type Beyblade of the Hybrid Wheel System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Cronus

Cronus was the leader of the Titans in Greek mythology. Born as the youngest child of Gaia and Uranus, he ruled over the universe during the mythological Golden Age before being overthrown by Zeus and imprisoned in Tartarus. Believed to be the former god of the harvest, Cronus is associated with the snake and scythe. Most modern fiction based on Greek mythology portray Cronus as a villain (generally the primary antagonist). He is likely based on the Greek word for time, which causes him to be confused with the actual Greek god of time (Chronos, with an "h").

**Etymology**: Aguma's name is spelled using the Japanese kanji for a demon or devil.

### King

**Beyblade**: Variares

Variares D:D is a Defense-type Beyblade of the Hybrid Wheel System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Ares

### Dynamis

**Beyblade**: Jade Jupiter

Jade Jupiter S130RB is a Defense-type Beyblade of the Hybrid Wheel System modelled after an eagle.

**Beyblade Motif**: Zeus

Zeus is the god of thunder and the sky in Greek mythology who is the king of the gods and leader of the Olympians. The most common symbol of Zeus is the thunderbolt, with the Ancient Greeks believing that Zeus physically threw lightning down from the heavens during a storm after which an eagle would retrieve them and return the thunderbolts to Zeus for future use. Despite being the chief of the gods, he cheated on his wife Hera a ludicrous number of times in a wide variety of ways. His counterpart in Roman mythology is Jupiter.

### Chris

**Beyblade**: Phantom Orion

Phantom Orion B:D is a Stamina-type Beyblade of the Hybrid Wheel System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Orion

The Orion constellation is one of the 48 constellations described by 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy, located in the celestial equator. It is one of the most recognizable constellations in the night sky, containing the asterisms Orion's Belt and Orion's Sword. It is based on the Greek mythological figure of the same name.

### Tithi

**Beyblade**: Death Quetzalcoatl

Death Quetzalcoatl 125RDF is a Balance-type Beyblade of the Hybrid Wheel System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Quetzalcoatl

Quetzalcoatl is an important deity from Aztec mythology who is associated as the god of life, light, and wisdom as well as the lord of the day and the winds. He is most commonly depicted in common culture as a feathered serpent. His name means 'Precious serpent' in the Nahuatl language, but Ixtlilxochitl (a descendant of Aztec royalty) explained that his name is supposed to allegorically mean 'Wisest of Men'.

### Bao

**Beyblade**: Hades Crown

Hades Crown 130FB is a Balance-type Beyblade of the Hybrid Wheel System modelled after a royal crown.

**Beyblade Motif**: Corona Borealis

The Corona Borealis constellation is one of the 48 constellations described by 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy, located in the Northern celestial hemisphere. It is generally depicted as a crown and is associated in mythology with the the crown given by the god Dionysus to Ariadne. Its name means 'Northern Crown' in Latin.

### Jigsaw

**Beyblade**: Forbidden Eonis

Forbidden Eonis ED145FB is a Balance-type Beyblade of the Hybrid Wheel System.

Beyblade Motif: Io

### Herschel

**Beyblade**: Duo Uranus

Duo Uranus 230WD is a Stamina-type Beyblade of the Hybrid Wheel System modelled after a masked skull.

**Beyblade Motif**: Uranus

**Etymology**: This character is named after William Herschel.

### Keyser

**Beyblade**: Bakushin Beelzeb

Bakushin Beelzeb T125XF is an Attack-type Beyblade of the Hybrid Wheel System modelled after a house fly.

**Beyblade Motif**: Beelzebub, Musca?

Beelzebub is a name derived from a Philistine god which was later adopted by Abrahamic religions as a demon. Beelzebub is known by demonologists as one of the seven Princes of Hell, representing the deadly sin of Gluttony. He is also called the "Lord of the Flies" and is thus associated with the common house fly.

The Musca constellation is one of the 12 constellations described by 16th century astronomer Petrus Plancius, located in the Southern celestial hemisphere. It is based on the common house fly, with its name being the Latin word for the animal.

**Etymology**: This character is named after Pieter Dirkszoon Keyser.

### Cycnus

**Beyblade**: Kreis Cygnus

Kreis Cygnus 145WD is a Defense-type Beyblade of the Hybrid Wheel System modelled after a swan.

**Beyblade Motif**: Cygnus

The Cygnus constellation is one of the 48 constellations described by 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy, located in the Northern celestial hemisphere. It is commonly depicted as a swan and is associated in mythology with Zeus (who disguised himself as a swan to seduce a woman named Leda), Helen of Troy, Clytemnestra, and Orpheus. Its name is the Latinized form of the Greek word for the swan.

**Etymology**: This character is named after a figure from Greek mythology.

### Johannes

**Beyblade**: Beat Lynx

Beat Lyn TR145R2F is an Attack-type Beyblade of the Hybrid Wheel System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Lynx

The Lynx constellation is one of the 10 constellations described by astronomer Johannes Hevelius, located in the Northern celestial hemisphere. It is based on the lynx, a genus containing four species of medium-sized wild cats.

**Etymology**: This character is named after Johannes Hevelius.

### Rago

**Beyblade**: Firefuse Darkhelm

Firefuse Darkhelm AD145SWD is a Balance-type Beyblade of the Hybrid Wheel System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Hades

Hades is the god of the dead and king of the underworld in Greek mythology. His name's exact origin is uncertain, but has generally been seen as meaning 'the unseen one'. His counterpart in Roman mythology is Pluto.

### Pluto

**Beyblade**: Diablo Nemesis

Diablo Nemesis X:D is a Balance-type Beyblade of the Hybrid Wheel System.

Beyblade Motif: Nemesis

**Etymology**: This character is named after the Roman god of the same name in addition to the former ninth planet.

## Fanon Characters

**The following characters are created and owned by GamepadtheDreamer. They are part of the** Whirlwind Contest **project.**

### Buzz Irogane

**Beyblade**: Divine Messenger

**Beyblade Motif**: Columbia

The Columbia constellation is one of the 12 constellations described by 16th century astronomer Petrus Plancius, located in the Southern celestial hemisphere. It is based on the dove, its name being the Latin word for the animal.

**Etymology**: Buzz's given name is based on Buzz Armstrong. Buzz's surname is the Japanese word for colored metals.

### Sally Mera

**Beyblade**: Flame Offering

**Beyblade Motif**: Ara

The Ara constellation is one of the 48 constellations described by 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy, located in the Southern celestial hemisphere. It is commonly depicted as a sacrificial altar and is associated in mythology with the forging of the alliance between the Greek Olympians to fight the Titans. Its name is Latin for 'The Altar'.

**Etymology**: Sally's given name is based on Sally Ride. Sally's surname is inspired by "meramera", a Japanese onomatopoeia for burning flames.

### Yuri Leon

**Beyblade**: Counter Chameleon

**Beyblade Motif**: Chamaeleon

The Chamaeleon constellation is one of the 12 constellations described by 16th century astronomer Petrus Plancius, located in the Southern celestial hemisphere. It is based on the chameleon, a type of lizard most known for its ability to camouflage itself.

**Etymology**: Yuri's given name is based on Yuri Gagarin. Yuri's surname is derived from specific syllables in her Beyblade's animal motif (chame**leon**).

### Mamoru Scalene

**Beyblade**: Earth Pyramid

**Beyblade Motif**: Triangulum

The Triangulum constellation is one of the 48 constellations described by 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy, located in the Northern celestial hemisphere. It is commonly depicted as a triangle and was associated by the Ancient Greeks with the uppercase form of the letter Delta. Its name is the Latin word for the triangle.

**Etymology**: Mamoru's given name is based on Mamoru Mohri. Mamoru's surname is a reference to the scalene triangle.

**The following Beyblades are inspired by fanmade constellations created and owned by Oma2068.**

* Rock Jaguar (Based on Onca and a Jaguar)
* Storm Peregrine (Based on Accipiter and a Hawk)
* Evil Thief (Based on Furus and a Ninja)
* Poison Locust (Based on Caelifera and a Locust)
* Dark Mantis (Based on Mantidae and a Praying Mantis)
* Thermal Soldier (Based on Formica and a Fire Ant)
* Dark Hornet (Based on Vespa Mellifica and a Hornet)
* Storm Cutter (Based on Palinurus and a Shrimp)
* Earth Squirrel (Based on Ratufa and a Squirrel)
* Dark Machine (Based on Machinarius and a Robot)
* Burn Bisector (Based on Selachimorphus and a Helicoprion)
* Storm Pterosaur (Based on Pluma Anguis and a Quetzalcoatlus)

## Ideas

### Official Constellations

* Andromeda (Chained Woman)
* Antila (Water Pump)
* Apus (Bird of Paradise)
* Bootes (Shepherd)
* Caelum (Chisel)
* Canes Venatici (Hunting Dog)
* Canis Major (Dog)
* Canis Minor (Little Dog)
* Centaurus (Centaur)
* Circinus (Compass)
* Corona Australe (Crown)
* Corvus (Crow)
* Crux (Southern Cross)
* Delphinus (Dolphin)
* Dorado (Swordfish)
* Eridanus (River)
* Fornax (Furnace)
* Grus (Crane)
* Hydrus (Sea Snake)
* Leo Minor (Lion Cub)
* Mensa (Table)
* Microscopium (Microscope)
* Norma (Ruler)
* Octans (Octant)
* Ophiuchus (Snake-Holder)
* Pictor (Painter)
* Puppis (Poop Deck)
* Reticulum (Reticle)
* Sagitta (Arrow)
* Scutum (Shield)
* Sextans (Sextant)
* Tucana (Toucan)
* Ursa Minor (Bear Cub)
* Volans (Flying Fish)

### Unofficial Constellations

* Anguilla (Eel)
* Antinous
* Apis (Bee)
* Aranea (Spider)
* Bufo (Toad)
* Cancer Minor (Crab)
* Ceneus
* Dentalium (Human Tooth)
* Felis (House Cat)
* Gallus (Rooster)
* Globus Aerostaticus (Hot Air Balloon)
* Gryphites (Shellfish)
* Hippocampus (Sea Horse)
* Hirudo (Leech)
* Jordanus (Jordan River)
* Lillium (Lily)
* Limax (Slug)
* Lumbricus (Earthworm)
* Machina Electrica (Generator)
* Malus (Naval Ship's Mast)
* Manis (Pangolin)
* Marmor Sculptile (Christopher Columbus)
* Mons Maenalus (Mountain)
* Musca Borealis (House Fly)
* Noctua (Owl)
* Officina Typographica (Printshop)
* Patella (Limpet)
* Phaethon (Horse)
* Phoenicopterus
* Pinna Marina (Mussel)
* Rangifer Tarandus (Reindeer)
* Rosa (Rose)
* Scarabaeus (Rhinoceros Beetle)
* Sceptum Brandenburgicum (Royal Scepter)
* Sciurus Volans (Flying Squirrel)
* Siren (Mermaid)
* Solarium (Sundial)
* Tarabellum (Drill)
* Tardus Solitarius (Thrush)
* Taurus Poniatovii (Bull)
* Testudo (Tortoise)
* Tigris (Tiger)
* Triangulum Minus (Triangle)
* Uranoscopus (Stargazer)

## See Also

* Beyblade Inspiration Index
* Beyblade Burst Inspiration Index