| abstract | - The Behemoth is a biblical land beast mentioned in the Book of Job. Though in modern Hebrew it lacks the visceral connotation of the English, Behemot means "beasts" and has been interpreted accordingly as a vicious and dangerous creature. Odin is based on a Nordic god of the same name, and is often depicted with a horse. Several other summons and monsters from the series are based on gods and goddesses—Shiva, for instance, may be based on the god Shiva of the Hinduism religion, although the god is considered male. Some items, weapons and equipment in most Final Fantasy games are references to Greek and Roman mythology, like Zeus' Wrath, Hades equipment, Hermes Sandals, Minerva Bustier, Artemis Bow and Arrow and Perseus Bow. The word Eidolon, the localized name of summoned monsters in some games, is a Greek term used throughout the Bible for false gods or idols, explained to be either nothing at all, or demons.
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