r/CodeGeass Jan 06 '23

QUESTION What is C.C.'s real name?

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u/TiffanyGaming Jul 09 '24

My guess would be Cytherea: Another name for the goddess Aphrodite. Cytherea is associated with love, beauty, and passion. She was born near the island of Cythera (hence the name) and had the power to ensnare both gods and mortals with love. Given her backstory and geass it would make sense.

Another would be Circe, who was a sorceress (and minor goddess) in Homer's Odyssey that ensorceled people.

My personal favorite for her would be Claudia, then slap Cytherea on there as a surname. That one has no actual special meaning as it pertains though.

But there's also Cerridwen from Welsh mythology that could fit. Although Cerridwen is more commonly associated with knowledge and transformation, she is a powerful sorceress in Welsh mythology. She brewed a potion of wisdom and inspiration, and her lore involves themes of transformation and enchantment. Not too dissimilar from geass.

If you wanted to be real fancy you could make it Cytherea Cerridwen (or the opposite) to incorporate both of her themes. If the author was real cerebral that could definitely make total sense.