10 Hidden Meanings Behind Iconic Video Game Characters
8. Halo's Cortana Is An Ancient And Mythological Weapon
Cortana was Master Chief's guide, friend and worthy companion, so it makes sense that her design and character is secretly inspired by some rather epic and worthy influences.
Far from simply being a companion, her secret design and meaning make her far more fitting as a vital weapon, at least according to her links with mythology.
The name Cortana comes from a legendary sword named Cortain, wielded by Ogier the Dane. For those unfamiliar with this character, he was a legendary Knight who appeared in many French and Scandinavian works. Ogier has cropped up in epic poems such as La Chevalier Ogier, and became a hugely influential figure in early French and Nordic literature.
In one of the earliest parts of his literary tenure, Ogier obtained Cortain, which would become synonymous with his name. Cortana is in many ways the embodiment of this companionship, as she is the legendary weapon at the side of Master Chief, but instead of being a sword, she is a guide.