The soul was an element found in many religions and cultures, often thought to be a non-corporeal culmination of an individual's being, unique for every living thing.

Specific occurrences[]

The Ewoks[]

In Ewok mythology, individuals had a spiritual connection to a tree. These were referred to as Soul Trees.^[2]

The Mandalorians[]

The concept of a soul existed in Mandalorian culture. The famous Mandalorian war chant, the Vode An, referred to the soul. Translated into Galactic Basic Standard, the chant claimed that "Every last traitorous soul shall kneel" and "Every last traitorous soul shall fall.".^[3]

The Mizx[]

The soul was an element in Mizx mythology. The Mizx—native to Randorn 2—believed that every member of their species had a soul. If a Mizx was killed by the ibliton, a predator native to Randorn, the Mizx performed banishing rites to cleanse the soul. Otherwise, it was believed, the dead Mizx would reincarnate as an ibliton. The ibliton were believed to be avatars of Hershoon the Destroyer, conjured from the Destroyer's own soul as he lay dying.^[4]

Appearances[]

• Star Wars: A New Hope novelization (and unabridged audiobook) (First mentioned, in book)
• Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided (Mentioned only)
• The Bounty Hunter (Mentioned only)

Sources[]

• Creatures of the Galaxy
• The Essential Guide to Alien Species
• Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic: Prima's Official Strategy Guide
• "Refresher Reading" — Star Wars Insider 91
• Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game — Squadrons Over Corellia (Card: A Possessed Soul) (backup link)
• Suns of Fortune

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