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There were many references in Bayonetta Origins that got you feeling excited and giddy. Some say that the game itself feels disconnected from the Bayonetta universe that you're accustomed to, but these small easter eggs make you feel that you're still traversing the same world you knew.

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If you've caught on to these, you're a true fan—and if you saw more that haven't been mentioned here, then you're truly deep into the game's lore. Exploring Cereza's childhood was a true joy, but you can't deny that finding hidden references in the creepy and magical forest can sometimes spark even greater pleasure.

10 Not A Bayonetta Game Without The Butterflies

Cereza and her magic brace from Bayonetta: Origins

Even if her iconic sprint doesn't have butterflies just yet, the magical butterfly is an item that can help you refill your magic gauze. The Umbran Syrup is also notably encased in a butterfly-capped bottle, and it enhances your Umbran Arts ability and makes you temporarily invincible.

This isn't the first time a butterfly trinket was used to enhance Cereza's abilities in the game. The Pulley's Butterfly is an item in Bayonetta and Bayonetta 2, and it becomes a protective item that you can use during combat. Cereza's magic brace which was gifted by Morgana herself also had a butterfly on it.

9 Moon Pearls Come From What?

Items from Bayonetta and Bayonetta Origins featuring Moon Pearls, Mandragora Roots, Baked Geckos, and Unicorn Horns

This item made a comeback and can be found throughout Avalon Forest. But light often casts shadows—especially since moon pearls here are a product of crystallized remains of Umbra Witches.

We can't expect any less from witches who live such flamboyant lives, but it's still a gruesome thought to know that these pearls that can help Cereza get stronger were once the remains of a living witch.

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This probably made you miss buying at the Gates of Hell without question, but Moon Pearls weren't the only items that made a comeback from the first game. The Baked Gecko, Mandragora Root, and the Unicorn Horn are also present as concocting compounds.

8 The Umbran Clock Tower Cameo

Umbra Clock Tower Reference in Bayonetta Origins during Cheshire's rescue

Every Bayonetta fan knows that the Umbran Clock Tower is an iconic structure in the first two Bayonetta games. It gets wrecked by flames in the first game but reappears, only for it to be destroyed once more during the second game. It also appears in the third game notably as a demon that can be summoned by Cereza.

In the game, mentions of it were made by Cereza. She notes that Jeanne is afraid of going through the structure of the tower, but puts on a brave face that Cereza can see through. She talks about it playfully, as if reminiscing about a great time with her childhood friend.

7 Prince Luka Looks Familiar

Lukaon from Bayonetta 3 and Prince Luka from Bayonetta: Origins

In Bayonetta 3, you met with a man named Lukaon who was also the titular leader of the faeries. Viola lands in a forest that looks similar to Avalon Forest, but there's no way of confirming that—all we know is that there is a multiverse, and that it's possible that Lukaon is what Prince Luka could've been if he survived childhood.

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Lukaon wasn't powerless in this universe nor was he trapped, and similarly in Bayonetta: Origins, he guided Viola through the forest. It's nice to know that somewhere in the universe, Prince Luka survived and rose to be the implied king of the fairies.

6 Wolves From Parallel Universes

Prince Luka in wolf form from Bayonetta Origins and Strider from Bayonetta 3

Prince Luka is clearly a variant of Luka Redgrave, and this becomes glaringly obvious after playing Bayonetta 3 as both can transform into wolf beings. Although they come in different colors, it's no coincidence that they have nearly the same form and powers.

It's not impossible for them to have some sort of relation, since we don't really know where faeries go after death. Except one is a half-fairy, and the other is more or less just a "normal" brunette. It doesn't help that Luka talks about fate a lot, despite usually sporting a carefree attitude.

5 Cheshire As A Guardian Demon

Cheshire from Bayonetta 3 and Bayonetta: Origins

Cheshire is a grumpy newborn demon that got summoned in Cereza's stuffed cat. But you'll know Cheshire also shows up in Bayonetta 3, linked to Viola's katana as some sort of keychain—and he gets her out of all sorts of trouble all the time. We're not sure how she ended up getting Cheshire, but we can almost be sure it's the same Cheshire we've grown to love.

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Aside from being Cereza and Viola's guardian demon, Cheshire is also a nickname that Cereza gave to Luka to get a rise out of him. But that's just Cereza's way of showing that she's taken a liking to somebody.

4 Morgana's Thorned Pestilence

Morgana's Thorned Pestilence from Bayonetta Origins and the Phantasmaraneae from Bayonetta 3

The apple doesn't fall far from the tree, and even if Morgana isn't Cereza's real mother, she learned a great deal of what it means to be an Umbra Witch under her care. When Morgana's intentions are revealed and she launches an attack against Cereza, she summons her Lex Talionis—a demon that closely resembles a spider.

Spiders are scary creatures no matter what size they come in, but Morgana essentially turns into a gigantic one in the last fight of the game. But this isn't a surprising figure in the slightest, and is a nod to the infernal demon, the Phantasmaraneae that Bayonetta can control.

3 Death By Heel Stomp?

Morgana stomping faeries to death in Bayonetta Origins

Puca's death is satisfying since he's not exactly a likable character, but it becomes even more hilarious once he gets crushed to death by a beautiful and large structure. The verbose fairy wasn't even able to finish his sentence, but this just goes to show that death by the heel stomp is timeless.

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Although, the object used to stomp Puca wasn't really a stiletto and looks more or less like a chess piece—it's the thought (and method) that counts. At least we know where she got it from now.

2 Wicked Weaves

Morgana talking about the importance of hair in Bayonetta Origins

Hair is an important tool for witches, and everybody who played the other games knows just how useful it is as a conduit to one's power as a witch. Cereza patched Cheshire up using her hair, and that gives you a hint of how strong the magic of hair can be.

We get to explore from who did Cereza learn how to practice the wicked weave from, and this isn't just a one-time parlor trick—this becomes an essential part of Cereza's attacks and summons in the entire series.

1 The Real Onyx Rose

A render of the Onyx Roses, with one fully visible and one partially visible

If you read the journals found within the game, the explorer made mention of the Onyx Rose. The Biologist's Journal 2 talked about the presence of scattered red petals on the forest floor, possibly belonging to the Onyx Rose—which is an otherworldly flower that is loved by the faeries.

But for those who read the weapons' description, you'll know that the Onyx Roses which are a couple of sawn-off shotguns, describe the guns as weapons that "contains the souls of faeries known to collect Onyx Roses that bloom only in Inferno."

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