In the Harry Potter Hogwarts Legacy game, a new character named Sirona Ryan which was added on Monday has created controversy on the internet, know the meaning explained of the name
She would be the first character on the popular show to be transgender. Even though this could be a reason to celebrate, netizens were angry because the name sounded like it was for a boy.
In the Hogwarts Legacy game, Sirona Ryan works at the Three Broomsticks bar in the town of Wizarding, which is near London. She is important to all missions involving goblins. Game Revolution says that Sirona talks to her goblin friend Lodgok.
Sirona Ryan meaning explained and voice actor as trans character debuts in Harry Potter Hogwarts Legacy
Ryan’s voice actor has not been officially revealed and for now, the role is uncredited both in-game and on the Hogwarts Legacy IMDB page.
The name is unlike any other. Sirona is a goddess of healing in Celtic mythology. She is connected to snakes and eggs. Her name has been written as Thirona, Sirona, and Dirona, among other ways. Also gaul is in the east-central part of Western Europe. Most people there pray to the goddess. She often wears long gowns and carries a sceptre and a libation bow.
SIRona Ryan
Magic from Hogwarts Legacy pic.twitter.com/hdRqYgv1Ll— Coralina Mucosa (@carolinemucas) February 7, 2023
The fact that the character’s second name, “Ryan,” is also a name usually given to men only added fuel to the fire. The Sydney Morning Herald also said that the character, who is a woman in the game, seems to be voiced by a cis-male voice actor.
What did Hogwarts legacy have to say?
But it’s probably safe to say that J.K. Rowling didn’t start the action. Recently, it came out that the persona was only made to “change the subject” from the discredited author.
Also in an interview with IGN, Portkey Games, the company that made Hogwarts Legacy, said that Sirona Ryan was added because the team felt it was very important to make a game that is representative of both the rich and diverse world of Harry Potter and the groups of people who play games, which includes the LGBTQIA+ community.
“Hey I’m looking for a Sirona Ryan?” pic.twitter.com/5XZD84wJq4
— Coby (@schmick_schmack) February 7, 2023
People have already said bad things about The Hogwarts Legacy. Many people thought that buying anything from the Harry Potter series meant that they agreed with the author’s political beliefs. The game’s creator hadn’t said anything about the Sirona Ryan name debate when this article was written.
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