How can Kiri’s name explain her mysterious origin?

In ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’, James Cameron introduces Kiri, the daughter of Dr. Grace Augustine who is adopted by Jake and Neytiri. The girl who has an unusual connection with the beings of Pandora, conveys an aura of mystery and mysticism that caused several unknowns in the minds of fans of the alien plot.

Among the unanswered questions are those that try to understand the origin of Kiri, ranging from who her biological father is, or how the girl’s life was even after her mother’s death. Although these doubts may seem to have not received answers so soon, the character’s name may reveal clues as to how the young woman’s birth was possible.

The meaning

First of all, it is worth remembering the conditions of Kiri’s birth. In ‘Avatar’ (2009), the scientist was about to die after being hit by Quaritch, but found hope in staying alive when the Na’vi took her to the Tree of Souls, where a ritual was performed in an attempt to transfer consciousness. from Dr. Augustine for her avatar.

Despite the attempt, the ritual was not completed and Grace died stating that now she had found peace and that she was with Eywa, the goddess who governs all the clans presented on Pandora until then. Still, Dr. Augustine gave birth to the child.

This has led fans to theorize that instead of transferring consciousness from one body to another, the ritual has spawned new life. With that, Kiri would be a reincarnation of Grace, making a connection with the actress. Sigourney Weaversince she gives life to the two characters.

Still, there is another theory, that Kiri may have part of Eywa’s spirit in her body, that is, be like a Pandora messiah — and this is where the character’s name may reveal that the idea is not so crazy after all. …

This is because, as the DisneyPlusBrasil website found out, a page from Yale University reveals that “Kyrie eleison” is an expression of cry of Greek origin that was adopted in the official Christian liturgy due to its meaning: “Lord [Kyrie]have mercy [eleison]”.

The phrase ended up being modified over the years, starting to be enunciated as Quirie, Chirie, Kírie, among others. Even so, some time later the prayer in Greek was replaced in the Roman rite by “Lord, have mercy“.

With that said, it’s likely that Kiri really is a descendant or an incarnation of the Na’vi deity, although in conversation with Variety, the writers Rick Jaffa It is Amanda Silverleft ample possibilities that she could be like Pandora’s messiah.

I don’t think we’ve ever talked about her specifically as a Jesus Na’vi,” Jaffa said. “But it’s a mystery,” added Silver. “We really can’t talk about it.” “We’ve established these questions,” Jaffa said. “We want people to talk and think about these things.”

Even so, silver confirmed that Kiri and the goddess are linked in inexplicable ways: “There’s definitely a sense that Kiri is undeniably and deeply connected to Eywa in the same way that Grace was.”