M. J. Gallagher (Final Fantasy mythology)
@mjgallagher.bsky.social
I write books about Final Fantasy and mythology. Greek myths in FF7 and Norse myths in FF7 both available on Amazon. Mythos (FF16) coming in 2025!
Book links in pinned post 👇
#FinalFantasymythology
Projects hub > patreon.com/posts/project-links-5227333
Book links in pinned post 👇
#FinalFantasymythology
Projects hub > patreon.com/posts/project-links-5227333
In Final Fantasy XVI, Titan is the colossal Eikon of Earth, introduced at the Battle of Nysa. He’s named after the Titans of Greek myth - gods who preceded the Olympians. Among them was Atlas, a ferocious leader sentenced to hold up the sky, then turned into a mountain.
November 25, 2025 at 9:24 PM
In Final Fantasy XVI, Titan is the colossal Eikon of Earth, introduced at the Battle of Nysa. He’s named after the Titans of Greek myth - gods who preceded the Olympians. Among them was Atlas, a ferocious leader sentenced to hold up the sky, then turned into a mountain.
In Norse mythology, the chief deity Odin often wanders among men in disguise. One such disguise is believed to be a boatman named Hárbard (Greybeard). This is reflected in Final Fantasy XVI, where the silver-haired Harbard is an "extension" of Barnabas, the Dominant of Odin.
November 24, 2025 at 9:22 PM
In Norse mythology, the chief deity Odin often wanders among men in disguise. One such disguise is believed to be a boatman named Hárbard (Greybeard). This is reflected in Final Fantasy XVI, where the silver-haired Harbard is an "extension" of Barnabas, the Dominant of Odin.
In the Christian Bible, Jesus visits Martha and performs a miracle to restore her brother Lazarus to life, signifying Christ's power over death. This is why FFXVI's Rosaria - whose Eikon is Phoenix, the resurrection bird - contains both the Lazarus District and Martha's Rest.
#FinalFantasymythology
#FinalFantasymythology
November 23, 2025 at 11:41 PM
In the Christian Bible, Jesus visits Martha and performs a miracle to restore her brother Lazarus to life, signifying Christ's power over death. This is why FFXVI's Rosaria - whose Eikon is Phoenix, the resurrection bird - contains both the Lazarus District and Martha's Rest.
#FinalFantasymythology
#FinalFantasymythology
Looking for some Final Fantasy gift ideas this holiday season…?
November 23, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Looking for some Final Fantasy gift ideas this holiday season…?
The Völsunga saga, a famous Norse epic, includes the hero Sigurd slaying a wingless dragon named Fáfnir. He was once a man, cursed for murdering his father, Hreidmarr, to claim his gold. Fafnir of the North is fought during FFXVI, as is the larger Hreidmar dragon in a DLC.
November 22, 2025 at 10:29 PM
The Völsunga saga, a famous Norse epic, includes the hero Sigurd slaying a wingless dragon named Fáfnir. He was once a man, cursed for murdering his father, Hreidmarr, to claim his gold. Fafnir of the North is fought during FFXVI, as is the larger Hreidmar dragon in a DLC.
In Chinese culture, the dragon (loong) and phoenix (fenghuang) can symbolise justice and loyalty, especially in the imperial household. When seen together, they represent opposing and balancing forces. This is reflected in FFXVI when Phoenix rises to quell Bahamut’s rampage.
November 16, 2025 at 10:59 PM
In Chinese culture, the dragon (loong) and phoenix (fenghuang) can symbolise justice and loyalty, especially in the imperial household. When seen together, they represent opposing and balancing forces. This is reflected in FFXVI when Phoenix rises to quell Bahamut’s rampage.
If you backed Mythos on Kickstarter, now’s the time to check your shipping address is up to date. You wouldn’t want this bad boy going to the wrong place, would you?
Or the book either…
Or the book either…
November 13, 2025 at 11:34 PM
If you backed Mythos on Kickstarter, now’s the time to check your shipping address is up to date. You wouldn’t want this bad boy going to the wrong place, would you?
Or the book either…
Or the book either…
Tell me I’m wrong
November 12, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Tell me I’m wrong
I don’t wish to alarm anyone, but the Saint Ajora and Knights Templar sections of my Final Fantasy Tactics book are guaranteed to melt minds…
November 11, 2025 at 1:53 AM
I don’t wish to alarm anyone, but the Saint Ajora and Knights Templar sections of my Final Fantasy Tactics book are guaranteed to melt minds…
In Hindu cosmology, the primary role of Lord Shiva is to destroy the impure universe so that it can be reborn. This is reflected in Final Fantasy XVI's Jill, the Dominant of Shiva, who helps Clive to destroy the harmful Mothercrystals so they can rebuild a better world for all.
November 10, 2025 at 9:38 PM
In Hindu cosmology, the primary role of Lord Shiva is to destroy the impure universe so that it can be reborn. This is reflected in Final Fantasy XVI's Jill, the Dominant of Shiva, who helps Clive to destroy the harmful Mothercrystals so they can rebuild a better world for all.
In Greek myth, the god Dionysus is associated with winemaking, conquering death, and leading a retinue of beings that were once people. This mirrors Genesis, who commands an army of mutated SOLDIERs, is believed to have been resurrected, and invented Banora White apple juice.
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#FinalFantasymythology
November 9, 2025 at 10:28 PM
In Greek myth, the god Dionysus is associated with winemaking, conquering death, and leading a retinue of beings that were once people. This mirrors Genesis, who commands an army of mutated SOLDIERs, is believed to have been resurrected, and invented Banora White apple juice.
#FinalFantasymythology
#FinalFantasymythology
This chonk released more than 2 years ago. Unreal.
November 8, 2025 at 2:33 PM
This chonk released more than 2 years ago. Unreal.
In Norse mythology, Nidhögg is a dragon who lives in the main spring of Niflheim, responsible for punishing the spirits of murderers. Nibelheim’s inn in FFVII Rebirth - located by the water tower - is called the Nidhogg Hotel, where Sephiroth stays before slaying the townsfolk.
November 7, 2025 at 9:53 PM
In Norse mythology, Nidhögg is a dragon who lives in the main spring of Niflheim, responsible for punishing the spirits of murderers. Nibelheim’s inn in FFVII Rebirth - located by the water tower - is called the Nidhogg Hotel, where Sephiroth stays before slaying the townsfolk.
In FFVII Remake, the Pride and Joy Prototype drops Götterdämmerung upon its defeat, just as its successor Proud Clod drops Ragnarok in the OG. Götterdämmerung is a 19th century opera, a retelling - and thus ‘remake’ - of the prophecy of the Norse apocalypse, Ragnarök.
November 3, 2025 at 9:21 PM
In FFVII Remake, the Pride and Joy Prototype drops Götterdämmerung upon its defeat, just as its successor Proud Clod drops Ragnarok in the OG. Götterdämmerung is a 19th century opera, a retelling - and thus ‘remake’ - of the prophecy of the Norse apocalypse, Ragnarök.
In Hinduism, Chirada and Suparna are aliases of the winged deity Garuda, while Aruna is attested to be his brother. Buddhism, meanwhile, describes Garudas as birdlike humanoids. This is why Chirada, Suparna, and Aruna all appear as egis of the Eikon Garuda in FFXVI.
#FinalFantasymythology
#FinalFantasymythology
November 1, 2025 at 10:07 PM
In Hinduism, Chirada and Suparna are aliases of the winged deity Garuda, while Aruna is attested to be his brother. Buddhism, meanwhile, describes Garudas as birdlike humanoids. This is why Chirada, Suparna, and Aruna all appear as egis of the Eikon Garuda in FFXVI.
#FinalFantasymythology
#FinalFantasymythology
In Scottish folklore, the cait sith (cat sith, singular) are supernatural felines associated with death. Many believed they would steal the soul from a corpse before its burial. This is why Cait Sith first properly appears in Rebirth in the graveyard outside the Haunted Hotel.
October 31, 2025 at 11:09 PM
In Scottish folklore, the cait sith (cat sith, singular) are supernatural felines associated with death. Many believed they would steal the soul from a corpse before its burial. This is why Cait Sith first properly appears in Rebirth in the graveyard outside the Haunted Hotel.
In Norse mythology, Odin values knowledge above all else and obtains immense wisdom by sacrificing one of his eyes. This is reflected in the summon’s updated design for both Crisis Core Reunion and FFVII Rebirth, where the mask of his armoured helmet conceals his right eye.
October 28, 2025 at 10:36 PM
In Norse mythology, Odin values knowledge above all else and obtains immense wisdom by sacrificing one of his eyes. This is reflected in the summon’s updated design for both Crisis Core Reunion and FFVII Rebirth, where the mask of his armoured helmet conceals his right eye.
The map of Valisthea on a wall at Square Enix offices. It’s motherflippin huge!
October 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The map of Valisthea on a wall at Square Enix offices. It’s motherflippin huge!
Final Fantasy VII Remake panel at MCM yesterday. Awesome stuff.
October 25, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Final Fantasy VII Remake panel at MCM yesterday. Awesome stuff.
Today, I had the opportunity to meet Naoki Hamaguchi and thank him for the extraordinary experience that was FFVII Rebirth, and show him one of my books.
Today has been a very, very good day.
Today has been a very, very good day.
October 23, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Today, I had the opportunity to meet Naoki Hamaguchi and thank him for the extraordinary experience that was FFVII Rebirth, and show him one of my books.
Today has been a very, very good day.
Today has been a very, very good day.
During Final Fantasy XVI, Clive and Gav find Edda, a pregnant survivor of the atrocities in Waloed. It is she who explains the Arche myth, a foretold doom that resembles the Norse Ragnarök. As it happens, the main sources of Norse lore are the Poetic Edda and Prose Edda books.
#FinalFantasymythology
#FinalFantasymythology
October 21, 2025 at 10:44 PM
During Final Fantasy XVI, Clive and Gav find Edda, a pregnant survivor of the atrocities in Waloed. It is she who explains the Arche myth, a foretold doom that resembles the Norse Ragnarök. As it happens, the main sources of Norse lore are the Poetic Edda and Prose Edda books.
#FinalFantasymythology
#FinalFantasymythology
I cannot wait to get started on my Final Fantasy Tactics book. More details once Mythos: FFXVI releases at the end of the year.
✅ Zodiac myths
✅ Gnostic gospels
✅ Knights Templar mysteries
✅ Shakespearean plays
✅ Bushido code
✅ Beowulf lore
✅ Much, much more
You excited?
✅ Zodiac myths
✅ Gnostic gospels
✅ Knights Templar mysteries
✅ Shakespearean plays
✅ Bushido code
✅ Beowulf lore
✅ Much, much more
You excited?
October 20, 2025 at 7:58 PM
I cannot wait to get started on my Final Fantasy Tactics book. More details once Mythos: FFXVI releases at the end of the year.
✅ Zodiac myths
✅ Gnostic gospels
✅ Knights Templar mysteries
✅ Shakespearean plays
✅ Bushido code
✅ Beowulf lore
✅ Much, much more
You excited?
✅ Zodiac myths
✅ Gnostic gospels
✅ Knights Templar mysteries
✅ Shakespearean plays
✅ Bushido code
✅ Beowulf lore
✅ Much, much more
You excited?
In FF Tactics, the Scriptures of Germonique is a hidden book that contradicts the teachings of the Church. It was written by a disciple that betrayed St Ajora. This reflects the Gnostic Christian texts discovered in Egypt in 1945, which included the so-called Gospel of Judas.
#FinalFantasymythology
#FinalFantasymythology
October 18, 2025 at 9:31 PM
In FF Tactics, the Scriptures of Germonique is a hidden book that contradicts the teachings of the Church. It was written by a disciple that betrayed St Ajora. This reflects the Gnostic Christian texts discovered in Egypt in 1945, which included the so-called Gospel of Judas.
#FinalFantasymythology
#FinalFantasymythology
Final Fantasy fans - my good friend, the very awesome Caleb Pierce is doing a Streamily on Sunday, October 12th, at 2:30pm PT - streamily.com/calebpierce
Please share to get the word out!
Please share to get the word out!
October 8, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Final Fantasy fans - my good friend, the very awesome Caleb Pierce is doing a Streamily on Sunday, October 12th, at 2:30pm PT - streamily.com/calebpierce
Please share to get the word out!
Please share to get the word out!
In Final Fantasy Tactics, Ramza fights the demon Belias, associated with the Aries (Ram) Stone and who calls himself the Devil. ‘Belias/Belial’ is a term used in the Hebrew Bible to sometimes mean ‘wickedness’, which Christians personify as Satan, who is said to have ram’s horns.
September 30, 2025 at 7:01 PM
In Final Fantasy Tactics, Ramza fights the demon Belias, associated with the Aries (Ram) Stone and who calls himself the Devil. ‘Belias/Belial’ is a term used in the Hebrew Bible to sometimes mean ‘wickedness’, which Christians personify as Satan, who is said to have ram’s horns.