Sesshōmaru's mother

Sesshōmaru's mother is an inu daiyōkai like her deceased mate, the Inu no Taishō. As such, she can transform into a giant dog demon as well as having more human appearance. She holds the Meidō Stone, which was given to her by Inu no Taishō. He told her that if Sesshōmaru were to come by, to use the meidō stone and not feel fear or sadness if it put his life in danger. This apparently was another of the demon's tests for his sons.

In demeanor she seems similar to Sesshōmaru, albeit with a certain playfulness, and probably influenced his initial attitude towards humans; observing Rin and Kohaku following Sesshōmaru, she inquires casually if he is planning to eat them. Observing Sesshōmaru's trial after activating the Meidō Stone, she seems at best only casually concerned about the possibility of his death, and after he refuses the escape route she offers, she seems mildly offended, complaining that, unlike his father, he "completely lacks any charm."



However, she does feel concern for her son's well-being, as seen when she brings Rin back to life using the Meidō stone after witnessing his reaction to her death, and later when she questions Jaken in whether or not Sesshōmaru was happy now that Rin was brought back.

Although she is a daiyōkai, she is shown to have a good heart, chiding Sesshōmaru for seeking to perfect the Tenseiga as a weapon of destruction rather than a weapon of healing. She also lectures him about the qualities of the wielder of the Tenseiga, emphasizing the need for compassion, love and a pure heart. This could mean that she bears no ill-grudge towards her former mate; rather, she still nurses deep feelings towards him. She also stays in a large castle.

Powers and Abilities

 * Dogform: Like her son and former mate, she is able to transform into a huge dog which gives her an incredible increase in strength considering her size. In this form she can fly.
 * Meido stone: With the stone she is able to open and close portals to hell itself. She is also able to summon creatures from hell to do her bidding. Furthermore, she's able to snatch souls from hell to revive someone as seen when she revived Rin.
 * Wisdom: She understands that death is not something that can be easily overcome or controlled by one's whim. By showing him that death is immutable, she helps Sesshomaru understand the value of life and sacrifice. This is an important lesson for Sesshomaru who has always little valued the lives of others and, upon obtaining the sword Tenseiga, assumed that he could conquer death itself. In showing him that life is fragile and that those he cares for need to be protected, his mother helps him take the final step in his maturation, a prerequisite for him becoming a great demon on his own, and obtaining the sword Bakusaiga.

Relationships

 * Inu no Taisho:


 * Sesshōmaru:


 * Izayoi: