Changes: Vehicles Named After Mythical Creatures

Revision as of 19:54, 28 January 2020

In the Grand Theft Auto series, numerous "fictional" names of vehicles are named after famous mythical creatures.

Banshee

The Vehicle

The Banshee is a two door sports cars appearing throughout the GTA series. It takes the appearance of a Dodge Viper is the majority of its appearances. The car has a low down appearance and is well known for its leading performance. It is manufactured by the in-game manufacturer "Bravado" in GTA IV and GTA V. It also sports a wide-body counterpart in GTA Online, under the name Banshee 900R.

The Myth

The Banshee is a female spirit in Irish and Greek mythology, usually seen as an omen of death and a messenger from the underworld. In legend, a banshee is a fairy woman, who begins to wail if someone is about to die. In Scottish Gaelic mythology, she is known as the bean sìth or bean nighe and is seen washing the bloodstained clothes or armor of those, who are about to die. Alleged sightings of banshees have been reported as recently as 1948. Similar beings are also found in Welsh, Norse, and folklore of the United States. In Greek mythology, Banshees are the women followers of Dascus, the Greek god of wine and pleasure.

Hydra

The Vehicle

The Hydra is a VTOL-fighter jet appearing in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and, as part of the Heists Update, Grand Theft Auto Online. It is well known as a heavily armed jet with capabilities of vertical take off, based on the Harrier jet.

The Myth

In Greek mythology, the Hydra was an ancient serpent-like water monster with reptilian traits. It possessed many heads, the poets mention more heads than the vase-painters could paint, and for each head cut off it grew two more Cut off one head, Two more shall take its place. It had poisonous breath and blood so virulent that even its tracks were deadly. The Hydra of Lerna was killed by Heracles, as the second of his Twelve Labours. Its lair was the lake of Lerna in the Argolid, though archaeology has borne out the myth that the sacred site was older even than the Mycenaean city of Argos, since Lerna was the site of the myth of the Danaids. Beneath the waters was an entrance to the Underworld, and the Hydra was its guardian. Surprisingly, a Ghost Hydra can also be found within the game.

Kraken

The Vehicle

The Kraken is a compact photography-based sub-aquatic vehicle appearing in the enhanced version of Grand Theft Auto V. It is based on the Triton submersible and is one of two submersibles in-game, alongside the Submersible.

The Myth

Krakenattackingship — A depiction of the legendary Kraken.

The Kraken is a legendary sea monster of large proportions that is said to dwell off the coasts of Norway and Greenland. The legend may have originated from sightings of giant squids that are estimated to grow to 12–15 m (40–50 ft) in length, including the tentacles. The sheer size and fearsome appearance attributed to the Kraken have made it a common ocean-dwelling monster in various fictional works. Some players claim that the Kraken exists in The Abyss in GTA V.

Leviathan

The Vehicle

The Leviathan is an amphibious helicopter that appears in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. It is one of two large military cargo helicopters in-game, alongside the Cargobob.

The Myth

Destruction of Leviathan — The Leviathan being destroyed by God.

The Leviathan is a sea monster referenced in the Tanakh, or the Old Testament. The word has become synonymous with any large sea monster or creature. In literature (e.g., Herman Melville's Moby-Dick) it refers to great whales, and in Modern Hebrew, it simply means "whale". It is described extensively in Job 41 and mentioned in Psalm 104:26 and Isaiah 27:1.

In LaVeyan Satanism, according to the author of The Satanic Bible, Anton Szandor LaVey, Leviathan represents the element of Water and the direction of West. The element of Water in Satanism is associated with life and creation, and may be represented by a Chalice during ritual. In The Satanic Bible, Leviathan is listed as one of the Four Crown Princes of Hell. This association was inspired by the demonic hierarchy from The Book of the Sacred Magic of Abra-Melin the Mage. The Church of Satan uses the Hebrew letters at each of the points of the Sigil of Baphomet to represent Leviathan. Starting from the lowest point of the pentagram, and reading counter-clockwise, the word reads "לִוְיָתָן". Translated, this is (LVITHN) Leviathan. In demonology, the Leviathan is one of the seven princes of Hell (envy) and its gatekeeper (see Hellmouth).

Phantom

The Vehicle

The Phantom is a large semi-truck appearing in GTA IV and GTA V. It is known for its superb ramming power, and is based on the Peterbilt 379.

The Myth

A Phantom is the soul or spirit of a dead person or animal that can appear in visible form or other manifestation, to the living. Descriptions of the apparition of ghosts vary widely from an invisible presence to translucent or barely visible wispy shapes, to realistic, lifelike visions. The deliberate attempt to contact the spirit of a deceased person is known as necromancy, or in spiritism as a séance. In GTA V, the ghost of Jolene Cranley-Evans is proven to exist.

Phoenix

The Vehicle

The Phoenix is a two-door muscle car that appears in GTA Vice City, GTA San Andreas, GTA Vice City Stories and GTA V. It is manufactured by Imponte in GTA V.

The Myth

In Greek mythology, a Phoenix, or Pheonix, is a long-lived bird that is cyclically regenerated or reborn. Associated with the sun, a phoenix obtains new life by arising from the ashes of its predecessor. The phoenix was subsequently adopted as a symbol in Early Christianity. While the phoenix typically dies by fire in most versions of the legend, there are less popular versions of the myth, in which the mythical bird dies and simply decomposes before being born again. According to some legends, the phoenix could live over 1400 years before rebirth. Herodotus, Lucan, Pliny the Elder, Pope Clement I, Lactantius, Ovid, and Isidore of Seville are among those who have contributed to the retelling and transmission of the phoenix motif.

Valkyrie

The Vehicle

Valkyrie is a military transport helicopter appearing in GTA Online as part of the Heists Update. It is manufactured by Buckingham.

The Myth

In Norse Mythology, a valkyrie (from Old Norse valkyrja "chooser of the slain") is one of a host of female figures, who choose those, who may die in battle and those who may live. Selecting half of those who die in battle, the valkyries bring their chosen to the afterlife hall of the slain, Valhalla, ruled over by the god Odin, while the other half goes to the goddess Freyja's afterlife field, Fólkvangr. There, the deceased warriors become einherjar (Old Norse "single (or once) fighters"). When the einherjar are not preparing for the events of Ragnarök, the valkyries bear them mead. Valkyries also appear as lovers of heroes and other mortals, where they are sometimes described as the daughters of royalty, sometimes accompanied by ravens and sometimes connected to swans or horses.

Navigation

Easter Eggs in Grand Theft Auto III

Easter Eggs in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

Easter Eggs in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

Easter Eggs in Grand Theft Auto IV

Easter Eggs in Grand Theft Auto V

@@ Line 1: / Line 1: @@
+In the ''Grand Theft Auto'' series, numerous "fictional" names of vehicles are named after famous mythical creatures.
-<p style="text-align:center;">''This article contains some information provided by the [http://gta.wikia.com GTA Wikia].''</p>
+==Banshee==
-In the ''Grand Theft Auto'' series there are a handful of '''Vehicles Named after Mythical Creatures'''. So far only 6 vehicles are known to be named after myths, some of which are rumored to exist hidden in the game. Below is the list of vehicles.
+===The Vehicle===
+[[File:BansheeTopless-GTAV-front.png|thumb|300px|The '''Banshee''' in ''Grand Theft Auto V'']]
+The '''[[Banshee]]''' is a two door sports cars appearing throughout the GTA series. It takes the appearance of a Dodge Viper is the majority of its appearances. The car has a low down appearance and is well known for its leading performance. It is manufactured by the in-game manufacturer "Bravado" in [[Myths and Legends in GTA IV|''GTA IV'']] and [[Myths and Legends in GTA V|''GTA V'']]. It also sports a wide-body counterpart in ''GTA Online'', under the name '''Banshee 900R'''.
+{{Clr}}
+===The Myth===
+[[File:Bansheemyth.jpg|thumb|300px|A depiction of a Banshee.]]
+The [[wikipedia:Banshee|Banshee]] is a female spirit in Irish and Greek mythology, usually seen as an omen of death and a messenger from the underworld.
+In legend, a banshee is a fairy woman, who begins to wail if someone is about to die. In Scottish Gaelic mythology, she is known as the bean sìth or bean nighe and is seen washing the bloodstained clothes or armor of those, who are about to die. Alleged sightings of banshees have been reported as recently as 1948. Similar beings are also found in Welsh, [[Norse Mythology|Norse]], and folklore of the United States. In Greek mythology, Banshees are the women followers of Dascus, the Greek god of wine and pleasure.
+{{Clr}}
+==Hydra==
+[[File:Hydra-GTAO-front.png|thumb|300px|The '''Hydra''' in ''Grand Theft Auto Online'']]
+===The Vehicle===
+The '''[[Hydra]]''' is a VTOL-fighter jet appearing in ''Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas'' and, as part of the ''Heists Update'', ''Grand Theft Auto Online''. It is well known as a heavily armed jet with capabilities of vertical take off, based on the Harrier jet.
+{{Clr}}
+===The Myth===
+[[File:Hydramyth.jpg|thumb|300px|The Hydra.]]
+In Greek mythology, the [[wikipedia:Lernaean Hydra|Hydra]] was an ancient serpent-like water monster with reptilian traits. It possessed many heads, the poets mention more heads than the vase-painters could paint, and for each head cut off it grew two more ''Cut off one head, Two more shall take its place''. It had poisonous breath and blood so virulent that even its tracks were deadly. The Hydra of Lerna was killed by Heracles, as the second of his Twelve Labours. Its lair was the lake of Lerna in the Argolid, though archaeology has borne out the myth that the sacred site was older even than the Mycenaean city of Argos, since Lerna was the site of the myth of the Danaids. Beneath the waters was an entrance to the Underworld, and the Hydra was its guardian. Surprisingly, a [[Ghost Hydra]] can also be found within the game.
+{{Clr}}
+==Kraken==
+[[File:Kraken-GTAV-front.png|thumb|300px|A '''Kraken''' in ''Grand Theft Auto V'']]
+===The Vehicle===
+The '''[[Kraken (vehicle)|Kraken]]''' is a compact photography-based sub-aquatic vehicle appearing in the enhanced version of ''Grand Theft Auto V''. It is based on the Triton submersible and is one of two submersibles in-game, alongside the '''Submersible'''.
+{{Clr}}
+===The Myth===
+[[File:Krakenattackingship.jpg|thumb|300px|A depiction of the legendary Kraken.]]
+The [[wikipedia:Kraken|Kraken]] is a legendary sea monster of large proportions that is said to dwell off the coasts of Norway and Greenland. The legend may have originated from sightings of giant squids that are estimated to grow to 12–15 m (40–50 ft) in length, including the tentacles. The sheer size and fearsome appearance attributed to the Kraken have made it a common ocean-dwelling monster in various fictional works. Some players claim that the [[Kraken]] exists in [[The Abyss]] in ''GTA V''.
+{{Clr}}
+==Leviathan==
+[[File:Leviathanvehicle.jpg|thumb|300px|Leviathan helicopter in GTA San Andreas.]]
+===The Vehicle===
+The '''[[Leviathan]]''' is an amphibious helicopter that appears in ''Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas''. It is one of two large military cargo helicopters in-game, alongside the '''Cargobob'''.
+{{Clr}}
+===The Myth===
+[[File:Destruction_of_Leviathan.png|300px|thumb|The Leviathan being destroyed by God.]]
+The [[wikipedia:Leviathan|Leviathan]] is a sea monster referenced in the Tanakh, or the Old Testament. The word has become synonymous with any large sea monster or creature. In literature (e.g., Herman Melville's Moby-Dick) it refers to great whales, and in Modern Hebrew, it simply means "whale". It is described extensively in Job 41 and mentioned in Psalm 104:26 and Isaiah 27:1.
+In LaVeyan Satanism, according to the author of The Satanic Bible, Anton Szandor LaVey, Leviathan represents the element of Water and the direction of West. The element of Water in [[Church of Satan|Satanism]] is associated with life and creation, and may be represented by a Chalice during ritual. In The Satanic Bible, Leviathan is listed as one of the Four Crown Princes of Hell. This association was inspired by the demonic hierarchy from The Book of the Sacred Magic of Abra-Melin the Mage. The [[Church of Satan]] uses the Hebrew letters at each of the points of the Sigil of [[Baphomet]] to represent Leviathan. Starting from the lowest point of the pentagram, and reading counter-clockwise, the word reads "לִוְיָתָן". Translated, this is (LVITHN) Leviathan. In demonology, the Leviathan is one of the seven princes of Hell (envy) and its gatekeeper (see Hellmouth).
-== Banshee ==
+{{Clr}}
-[[File:BravadoBanshee.png|thumb|Bravado Banshee in GTA V.]]
-=== The Vehicle ===
-The [http://gta.wikia.com/wiki/Banshee Banshee] is a recurring mid-sized sports car appearing in every GTA game since Grand Theft Auto III and shares its reputation with the Pegassi Infernus for being one of the two longest running sports cars in the GTA series. It is manufactured by Bravado in the HD Universe. It is based on the Dodge Viper, but resembles a Corvette C4 in the Vice City games.
-=== The Myth ===
+==Phantom==
-[[File:Bansheemyth.jpg|thumb|A depiction of a Banshee.]]
+[[File:Phantom-GTAV-front.png|thumb|300px|The '''Phantom''' in ''Grand Theft Auto V'']]
-The [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banshee Banshee] is a female spirit in Irish and Greek mythology, usually seen as an omen of death and a messenger from the underworld.
-In legend, a banshee is a fairy woman who begins to wail if someone is about to die. In Scottish Gaelic mythology, she is known as the bean sìth or bean nighe and is seen washing the bloodstained clothes or armor of those who are about to die. Alleged sightings of banshees have been reported as recently as 1948. Similar beings are also found in Welsh, Norse, and folklore of the United States. In Greek mythology, Banshees are the women followers of Dascus, the Greek god of wine and pleasure.
-== Hydra ==
-[[File:Hydravehicle.png|thumb|A Hydra aircraft in GTA Online.]]
 === The Vehicle ===
+The '''[[Phantom]]''' is a large semi-truck appearing in ''GTA IV'' and ''GTA V''. It is known for its superb ramming power, and is based on the Peterbilt 379.
-The [http://gta.wikia.com/wiki/Hydra Hydra] is a military VTOL fighter jet featured in ''Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas'', and as part of the Heists Update in ''Grand Theft Auto Online''. It is manufactured by Mammoth in the HD Universe.
+{{Clr}}
-[[File:Hydramyth.jpg|thumb|The Hydra.]]
+===The Myth===
+[[File:Gtavghost.png|thumb|300px]]
-=== The Myth ===
+A [[wikipedia:Ghost|Phantom]] is the soul or spirit of a dead person or animal that can appear in visible form or other manifestation, to the living. Descriptions of the apparition of ghosts vary widely from an invisible presence to translucent or barely visible wispy shapes, to realistic, lifelike visions. The deliberate attempt to contact the spirit of a deceased person is known as necromancy, or in spiritism as a séance. In ''GTA V'', the [[Ghosts|ghost]] of [[Jolene Cranley-Evans' Ghost|Jolene Cranley-Evans]] is proven to exist.
-In Greek mythology, the [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lernaean_Hydra Hydra] was an ancient serpent-like water monster with reptilian traits. It possessed many heads – the poets mention more heads than the vase-painters could paint – and for each head cut off it grew two more 'Cut off one head, Two more shall take its place'. It had poisonous breath and blood so virulent that even its tracks were deadly. The Hydra of Lerna was killed by Heracles as the second of his Twelve Labours. Its lair was the lake of Lerna in the Argolid, though archaeology has borne out the myth that the sacred site was older even than the Mycenaean city of Argos, since Lerna was the site of the myth of the Danaids. Beneath the waters was an entrance to the Underworld, and the Hydra was its guardian. Surprisingly, a [[Ghost Hydra]] can also be found within the game.
+{{Clr}}
-== Kraken ==
+==Phoenix==
-[[File:Krakenvehicle.jpg|thumb|A Kraken submarine in GTA Online.]]
+[[File:Phoenix-GTAV-front.png|thumb|300px|The '''Phoenix''' in ''Grand Theft Auto V'']]
-=== The Vehicle ===
+===The Vehicle===
+The '''[[Phoenix]]''' is a two-door muscle car that appears in ''GTA Vice City'', ''GTA San Andreas'', ''GTA Vice City Stories'' and ''GTA V''. It is manufactured by '''Imponte''' in ''GTA V''.
-The [http://gta.wikia.com/wiki/Kraken Kraken] is a sub-aquatic vehicle in the in the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC versions of ''Grand Theft Auto V'' and ''Grand Theft Auto Online''.
+{{Clr}}
-[[File:Krakenattackingship.jpg|thumb|A depiction of the legendary Kraken.]]
+===The Myth===
+[[File:Phoenixmyth.jpg|thumb|300px|A depiction of a Phoenix.]]
-=== The Myth ===
+In Greek mythology, a [[wikipedia:Phoenix (mythology)|Phoenix]], or Pheonix, is a long-lived bird that is cyclically regenerated or reborn. Associated with the sun, a phoenix obtains new life by arising from the ashes of its predecessor. The phoenix was subsequently adopted as a symbol in Early Christianity. While the phoenix typically dies by fire in most versions of the legend, there are less popular versions of the myth, in which the mythical bird dies and simply decomposes before being born again. According to some legends, the phoenix could live over 1400 years before rebirth. Herodotus, Lucan, Pliny the Elder, Pope Clement I, Lactantius, Ovid, and Isidore of Seville are among those who have contributed to the retelling and transmission of the phoenix motif.
-The [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kraken Kraken] is a legendary sea monster of large proportions that is said to dwell off the coasts of Norway and Greenland. The legend may have originated from sightings of giant squid that are estimated to grow to 12–15 m (40–50 ft) in length, including the tentacles. The sheer size and fearsome appearance attributed to the Kraken have made it a common ocean-dwelling monster in various fictional works. Some players claim that the [[Kraken]] exists in [[The Abyss]] in ''GTA V''.
+{{Clr}}
-== Leviathan ==
+==Valkyrie==
+===The Vehicle===
-[[File:Leviathanvehicle.jpg|thumb|Leviathan helicopter in GTA San Andreas.]]
+[[File:Valkyrie-GTAO-front.png|thumb|300px|The '''Valkyrie''' in ''Grand Theft Auto Online'']]
-=== The Vehicle ===
+'''[[Valkyrie]]''' is a military transport helicopter appearing in ''GTA Online'' as part of the ''Heists Update''. It is manufactured by '''Buckingham'''.
-The [http://gta.wikia.com/wiki/Leviathan Leviathan] is an amphibious helicopter that appears in ''[[Myths and Legends in GTA San Andreas|Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]''.
+{{Clr}}
-[[File:Destruction_of_Leviathan.png|thumb|The Leviathan being destroyed by God.]]
+===The Myth===
+[[File:Valkyrie-Myth.jpg|thumb|300px|Ride of the Valkyries]]
-=== The Myth ===
+In [[Norse Mythology]], a valkyrie (from Old Norse valkyrja "chooser of the slain") is one of a host of female figures, who choose those, who may die in battle and those who may live. Selecting half of those who die in battle, the valkyries bring their chosen to the afterlife hall of the slain, [[Valhalla]], ruled over by the god Odin, while the other half goes to the goddess Freyja's afterlife field, Fólkvangr. There, the deceased warriors become einherjar (Old Norse "single (or once) fighters"). When the einherjar are not preparing for the events of Ragnarök, the valkyries bear them mead. Valkyries also appear as lovers of heroes and other mortals, where they are sometimes described as the daughters of royalty, sometimes accompanied by ravens and sometimes connected to swans or horses.
-The [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leviathan Leviathan] is a sea monster referenced in the Tanakh, or the Old Testament. The word has become synonymous with any large sea monster or creature. In literature (e.g., Herman Melville's Moby-Dick) it refers to great whales, and in Modern Hebrew, it simply means "whale". It is described extensively in Job 41 and mentioned in Psalm 104:26 and Isaiah 27:1.
+{{Clr}}
-In LaVeyan Satanism, according to the author of The Satanic Bible, Anton Szandor LaVey, Leviathan represents the element of Water and the direction of West. The element of Water in Satanism is associated with life and creation, and may be represented by a Chalice during ritual. In The Satanic Bible, Leviathan is listed as one of the Four Crown Princes of Hell. This association was inspired by the demonic hierarchy from The Book of the Sacred Magic of Abra-Melin the Mage. The [[Church of Satan]] uses the Hebrew letters at each of the points of the Sigil of Baphomet to represent Leviathan. Starting from the lowest point of the pentagram, and reading counter-clockwise, the word reads "לִוְיָתָן". Translated, this is (LVITHN) Leviathan. In demonology, the Leviathan is one of the seven princes of Hell (envy) and its gatekeeper (see Hellmouth).
-== Phantom ==
-[[File:JobuiltPhantomtruck.png|thumb|A Phantom in GTA V.]]
-=== The Vehicle ===
-The [http://gta.wikia.com/wiki/Phantom Phantom] is a tractor trailer truck appearing in ''Grand Theft Auto IV'', ''Grand Theft Auto V'' and ''Grand Theft Auto Online''.
-[[File:Gtavghost.png|thumb]]
-=== The Myth ===
-A [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost Phantom] is the soul or spirit of a dead person or animal that can appear, in visible form or other manifestation, to the living. Descriptions of the apparition of ghosts vary widely from an invisible presence to translucent or barely visible wispy shapes, to realistic, lifelike visions. The deliberate attempt to contact the spirit of a deceased person is known as necromancy, or in spiritism as a séance. In ''GTA V'', the [[Ghosts|ghost]] of [[Jolene Cranley-Evan's Ghost]] is proven to exist.
-== Phoenix ==
-[[File:ImpontePhoenix-Front-GTAV.png|thumb|Phoenix in GTA V.]]
-=== The Vehicle ===
-The [http://gta.wikia.com/wiki/Phoenix Phoenix] is a two-door muscle car that appears in ''Grand Theft Auto: Vice City'', ''Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas'', ''Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories'' and ''Grand Theft Auto V''. It is manufactured by Imponte in ''Grand Theft Auto V''.
-[[File:Phoenixmyth.jpg|thumb|A depiction of a Phoenix.]]
-=== The Myth ===
-In Greek mythology, a [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenix_(mythology) Phoenix] or Pheonix is a long-lived bird that is cyclically regenerated or reborn. Associated with the sun, a phoenix obtains new life by arising from the ashes of its predecessor. The phoenix was subsequently adopted as a symbol in Early Christianity. While the phoenix typically dies by fire in most versions of the legend, there are less popular versions of the myth in which the mythical bird dies and simply decomposes before being born again. According to some legends, the phoenix could live over 1400 years before rebirth. Herodotus, Lucan, Pliny the Elder, Pope Clement I, Lactantius, Ovid, and Isidore of Seville are among those who have contributed to the retelling and transmission of the phoenix motif.
 == Navigation ==
 {{GTAIII Easter Eggs}}
@@ Line 73: / Line 82: @@
 [[Category:Easter Eggs in GTA V]]
 [[Category:Vehicles]]
-[[Category:GTA Wiki Info]]
 [[Category:Myths]]
+[[Category:Easter Eggs in GTA Vice City Stories]]
+[[Category:Easter Eggs in GTA Liberty City Stories]]
+[[Category:Proven Myths]]
+[[Category:Creatures]]