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* [[wikipedia:Sophia (wisdom)|Sophia]] (Σοφία) is the Greek word for wisdom.
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* This monster appears in the artwork of "[[Jewels of the Valiant]]".
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** According to the ''[[Duel Terminal Master Guide card storylines#The "Divine Wind" Begins to Gather at the "Shrine"|Duel Terminal Master Guide card storylines]]'', "Sophia" is sealed within "[[Shrine of Mist Valley]]".
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**"Sophia" is mentioned in the flavor text of "[[Qliphort Scout]]" as the name of the [[wikipedia:Directory (computing)|computer folder]] containing the '[[Zefra|zefra.exe]]' [[wikipedia:Executable|executable file]].
  
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* This card is based on the ''Aeon Sophia'' in Gnostic Mythology.
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* This monster is based on [[wikipedia:Sophia (Gnosticism)|Sophia]] of [[wikipedia:Gnosticism|Gnosticism]]. Sophia is an [[wikipedia:Aeon (Gnosticism)|Aeon]], one of the emanations of God, said to have created the material world as a result of falling from the totality of God.
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** ''[[wikipedia:Sophia (wisdom)|Sophía]]'' (Σοφία) is the Greek word for "wisdom".
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* This card bears a resemblance to the Baphomet, a medieval deity used as a symbol of duality, and in more recent times as a symbol of the Devil.
 
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* This monster appears in the artwork of "[[Jewels of the Valiant]]" and "[[Nekroz Cycle]]".
 
  
 
* This card has two counterparts:
 
* This card has two counterparts:
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** "[[Nekroz of Sophia]]", with the same [[ATK]], [[DEF]], Level, intrincate Summoning requirements and a watered down mass removal effect.
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** "[[Nekroz of Sophia]]" ("[[Nekroz]]" counterpart)
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** "[[Tierra, Goddess of Rebirth]]", that has the same Level, but an "opposite" [[Type]] and [[Attribute]] (this card is a [[DARK]] [[Fairy]]-type, whereas "Tierra" is a [[LIGHT]] [[Fiend]]-Type), reversed ATK and DEF values, harsh summoning requirements, and a similar mass removal effects that cannot be responded to.
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** "[[Tierra, Source of Destruction]]" ('[[Qli|Qliphoth]]' counterpart)
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*** In terms of appearance, this card has a natural, organic appearance, while "Tierra" is completely artificial and mechanical in form.
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*** This card's [[Type]] ([[Fairy]]) and [[Attribute]] ([[DARK]]) are opposites of the Type ([[Fiend]]) and Attribute ([[LIGHT]]) of "Tierra".
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*** This card's [[ATK]]/[[DEF]] (3600/3400) are inverted with the ATK/DEF (3400/3600) of "Tierra".
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* This monster appeared in response to the pleas of "[[Winda, Priestess of Gusto]]" praying in the "[[Shrine of Mist Valley]]", and was summoned by the monsters depicted in the final battle of the Duel Terminal:
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*** The organic appearance of "Sophia" contrasts with the mechanical appearance of "Tierra".
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** "[[Gem-Knight Master Diamond]]"/"[[Gishki Zielgigas]]"
 
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** "[[Constellar Ptolemy M7]]"/"[[Evilswarm Ouroboros]]"
 
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*The [[Special Summoning condition]] of this card refers to the powers of the "[[Gishki]]" (Ritual Monster), "[[Gem-Knight]]" (Fusion Monster), "[[Gusto]]", "[[Vylon]]", and "[[Laval]]" (Synchro Monster), "[[lswarm]]" and "[[Constellar]]" (Xyz Monster).
 
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** On closer inspection, this card seems to have a representation of each of the elemental Duel Terminal archetypes in its artwork. "Sophia" has two "[[Gishki Aquamirror]]s" for a bra ("Gishki"), two armbands with differently colored gems ("Gem-Knight"), a pair of green wings sprouting from her head ("Gusto"), flaming hair ("Laval"), and orbs of light and darkness held in either hand ("Vylon" and "Constellar", and "Steelswarm" and "lswarm", respectively).
 
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* This card's German lore has a major error; instead of ''Must be [[Special Summon]]ed (from your [[hand]]) by [[banish]]ing 1 [[face-up]] [[Ritual Monster|Ritual]], [[Fusion Monster|Fusion]], [[Synchro Monster|Synchro]], '''and''' [[Xyz Monster]] from anywhere on the field, (...)'', it's printed ''Must be Special Summoned (from your hand) by banishing 1 face-up Ritual, Fusion, Synchro, '''or''' Xyz Monster from anywhere on the field, (...)'' which would make it ridiculously easy to Summon this card.
 
  
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* Her name is mentioned in the flavor text of "[[Qliphort Scout]]" as the name of a [[wikipedia:Directory (computing)|computing folder]], in which a [[wikipedia:Computer file|file]] cannot be run due to some unknown error.
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* The design of "Sophia" contains visual elements representing [[Duel Terminal Master Guide card storylines#The Tribes Created by "Sophia, Goddess of Rebirth"|the tribes she has created]], as well as the tribes that inherited her power:
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** "[[Dragunity]]": The winged ornament in the center of her chest.
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** "[[Flamvell]]": Her flame-like horns.
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** "[[Gem-Knight]]": The bejeweled armlets on her upper arms.
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** "[[Gusto]]": The green wings on her head.
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** "[[Ice Barrier]]": The hexagonal necklace on her neck.
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*** "[[Gishki]]": The "[[Gishki Aquamirror|Aquamirrors]]" on her chest.
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** "[[Jurrac]]": The scaled pattern on the skirt of her dress.
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** "[[Laval]]": The fiery pattern on her dress.
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** "[[Mist Valley]]": Her lightning-like hair.
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** "[[Naturia]]": The vine-like tattoos on her arms.
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** "[[X-Saber]]": The tassets embossed with X-shaped decorations on her hips.
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** "[[Constellar]]" & "[[lswarm]]": The crystals of 'Creation' and 'Destruction' in her hands, later absorbed by "[[Constellar Sombre]]" and "[[Evilswarm Kerykeion]]" respectively.
  
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* Part of this monter's design and posture alludes to a diagram of the human female reproductive system, further adding to the symbolism of a goddess and the theme of rebirth.
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* This card's German lore has a major error; instead of ''Must be [[Special Summon]]ed (from your [[hand]]) by [[banish]]ing 1 [[face-up]] [[Ritual Monster|Ritual]], [[Fusion Monster|Fusion]], [[Synchro Monster|Synchro]], '''and''' [[Xyz Monster]] from anywhere on the field, (...)'', it is printed ''Must be Special Summoned (from your hand) by banishing 1 face-up Ritual, Fusion, Synchro, '''or''' Xyz Monster from anywhere on the field, (...)'' which would make it ridiculously easy to Summon this card.

Latest revision as of 04:49, 10 September 2023

"Sophia, Goddess of Rebirth":
  • This monster is based on Sophia of Gnosticism. Sophia is an Aeon, one of the emanations of God, said to have created the material world as a result of falling from the totality of God.
    • Sophía (Σοφία) is the Greek word for "wisdom".
  • This card's German lore has a major error; instead of Must be Special Summoned (from your hand) by banishing 1 face-up Ritual, Fusion, Synchro, and Xyz Monster from anywhere on the field, (...), it is printed Must be Special Summoned (from your hand) by banishing 1 face-up Ritual, Fusion, Synchro, or Xyz Monster from anywhere on the field, (...) which would make it ridiculously easy to Summon this card.
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