What does the Homunculus symbol mean?

Ouroboros as seen in the manga. The Ouroboros is a mystical symbol representing a dragon devouring its own tail. All of the seven main Homunculi in the Fullmetal Alchemist series are presumed to have the mark located somewhere upon their person as if tattooed there, except for Pride in the manga and 2009 anime.

Is Edward Elric a Homunculus?

Edward is – as a direct descendant of Van Hohenheim – close blood kin to Father and all the seven Homunculi (though King Bradley can be a slight exception, as he is a human-based Homunculus but nevertheless still shares the close blood kin to Edward like the others).

Where is sloths Ouroboros?

Sloth’s Ouroboros tattoo is located on his right shoulder blade and he is listed in Perfect Guide Book 2 to be the fifth Homunculus created by Father. Sloth is tasked with digging a gigantic transmutation circle beneath Amestris to be used in turning the country into a Philosopher’s Stone.

Who are the homunculi in Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood?

Simply put, a Homunculus (singular of Homunculi) is an artificially created human being, brought to life by the power of alchemy. The Homunculi are unique antagonists in that each of them is the living personification of one of the Seven Deadly Sins.

What kind of tattoo does a homunculus have?

Six out of the seven Homunculi are branded with an Ouroboros symbol in different locations. The winged serpent eating its tail encircles a hexagram creating the famous FMA Ouroboros tattoo we all know and love. The meaning behind the symbol is associated with human creation and infinity. Which Homunculus is the strongest?

Which is more powerful homunculi or father homunculus?

Each Homunculus has a unique set of skills that makes it difficult to defeat them individually — and nearly impossible to do so when they’re working together. But even though all of the Homunculi were granted certain skills from Father, some are more powerful than others, especially when it comes to combat.

Who is the only homunculus without a Ouroboros?

Pride is the only Homunculus without an Ouroboros, instead having a circular mark on his true form’s forehead. Wrath’s Ouroboros is located on the sole of his right foot. Sloth’s Ouroboros is located above her left breast, presumably at the heart. Pride’s Ouroboros is located on his left eye (same as Wrath in the manga and 2009 anime).