Pyrokinesis

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The term pyrokinesis is derived from the Greek words πυρ (pûr, meaning "fire, lightning") and κίνησις (kínesis, meaning "motion"). It literally means "to move fire," but more commonly denotes the ability to create and manipulate fire using only the mind.

Pyrokinesis is present in many works of fiction, such as the Stephen King novel Firestarter. Many fictional characters from comic books also possess this technique. Two of Nintendo's most famous characters use pyrokinesis as well, Mario and Luigi(who has been shown to occasionaly manipulate electricity instead). Also, some certain characters, such as Marvel's Pyro, possess only the ability to control fire and cannot actually create it. Others, such as the Firebenders in the television show Avatar: The Last Airbender, can not only create fire but manipulate it in a variety of ways such as creating explosions.

Contents 1 Characters with pyrokinesis 1.1 In novels 1.2 In movies 1.3 In television 1.3.1 Avatar: The Last Airbender 1.4 In comics 1.5 In video games 2 See also

[edit] Characters with pyrokinesis

[edit] In novels

• Manfred Bloor (Children of the Red King)
• Charlie McGee (Firestarter)
• Hooch Palmer (Red Prophet)
• Morgan Rowlands (Sweep)
• Maeve Riordan (Sweep)
• Torchie (Hidden Talents)
• Ascher Rafferty (Witchfire)

[edit] In movies

• Warren Peace (Sky High)
• Pyro (X2: X-Men United,X-Men: The Last Stand)
• Freaky Student/Jaison Trumar (Accepted)
• Wilder and Wallace Foudroyant (Wilder Napalm)
• Elizabeth Sherman- Liz (Hellboy)
• Charlene "Charlie" McGee (Firestarter)

[edit] In television

• Cecil L'Ivly (The X-files)
• Christy Jenkins (Charmed)
• Tyler (Charmed)
• Wyatt Halliwell (Charmed)
• Cole Turner (Charmed)
• Meredith Gordon (Heroes)
• Peter Petrelli (Radioactive) (Heroes)
• Sylar (Radioactive) (Heroes)
• Sailor Mars (Sailor Moon)
• Portgaz D. Ace (One Piece)
• Recca Hanabishi (Flame of Recca)
• Hiei (Yu Yu Hakusho)
• Kaito (Psycho Busters)
• Roy Mustang (Fullmetal Alchemist)
• Robin Sena (Witch Hunter Robin)
• Sasuke Uchiha (Naruto)
• Itachi Uchiha (Naruto)
• Jiraya (Naruto)
• Hao/Zeke Asakura (Shaman King)
• Kimiko Tohomiko (Xiaolin Showdown)
• Yang (Yin Yang Yo!)
• Yin (Yin Yang Yo!)
• Zelman Clock (Black Blood Brothers)

[edit] Avatar: The Last Airbender

• Aang
• Azula
• Iroh
• Jeong Jeong
• Fire Lord Ozai
• Avatar Roku
• Admiral Zhao
• Zuko

[edit] In comics

• Fiery Mask (The Twelve)
• Pyro (X-Men)
• Taranee Cook (W.I.T.C.H.)
• Elizabeth Sherman (Hellboy)
• Human Torch (Fantastic Four)
• Hikaru Shidou (Magic Knight Rayearth)

[edit] In video games

• Razputin Aquato (Psychonauts)
• Blaze the Cat (Sonic the Hedgehog)
• Kyo Kusanagi, Iori Yagami, K', Ash Crimson (King of Fighters)
• Liu Kang (Mortal Kombat)
• Mario (Mario)
• Luigi (Mario)
• Vivian (Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door)
• Scorpion (Mortal Kombat)
• Initiates (Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2)
• Ness (Earthbound)
• Gill (Street Fighter III)
• Dario Bossi (Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow)
• Rubicante (Final Fantasy IV)
• Nick Scryer (Psi-Ops)
• Alma Wade (F.E.A.R)
• Jack (Bioshock)
• Ryu (Street Fighter)
• Dhalsim (Street Fighter 2)
• Ken (Street Fighter)
• Terry Bogard (Fatal Fury)
• Lucca (Chrono Trigger)

[edit] See also

• Firebending
• Fire and heat manipulation
• Psychokinesis
• Psionics