How did a human become a Navi?

A human becomes a Na’vi through a unique process involving the Avatar Program, where a human’s consciousness is transferred into a genetically engineered Na’vi body, allowing them to permanently inhabit and experience life as a member of the Na’vi species. This process, as seen in the case of Jake Sully, requires a deep connection with the Na’vi culture and the natural world of Pandora, as well as a willingness to leave their human form behind and embrace their new Na’vi identity.

Understanding the Na’vi and their World

The Na’vi are an indigenous species native to the planet Pandora, living in harmony with the natural environment and possessing a deep spiritual connection to the land and their deity, Eywa. To become a Na’vi, one must first understand and respect this connection, as well as the Na’vi’s unique physiology and culture.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

1. What is the Avatar Program?: The Avatar Program is a scientific initiative that combines human and Na’vi DNA to create avatars, which are genetically engineered Na’vi bodies that can be controlled remotely by humans.
2. How are Na’vi born?: The Na’vi are born through a natural reproductive process similar to that of humans, with the unique aspect of their physiology creating an experience different from that of humans.
3. Can humans and Na’vi interbreed?: It is unlikely that humans and Na’vi can interbreed due to their significant biological differences, similar to the inability of humans to reproduce with chimpanzees.

Na’vi Physiology and Culture

4. Why do Na’vi have red blood?: Despite their cyan skin color, the Na’vi have red blood due to the presence of an iron oxygen-transporting compound similar to hemoglobin.
5. Why are avatars blue?: The Na’vi and avatars are blue because this color was not already associated with other cinematic characters, as explained by James Cameron.
6. Why are avatars so tall?: The avatars and Na’vi are taller than humans to showcase their physicality, strength, and connection to the natural environment of Pandora.

Becoming a Na’vi

7. How did Jake become a Na’vi?: Jake Sully became a Na’vi by having his consciousness transferred into his avatar body at the Soul Tree, a sacred Na’vi location.
8. Is Jake permanently an avatar?: Yes, Jake Sully is permanently in his avatar body, having undergone a transfer process that allowed him to leave his human form behind.
9. How did Grace’s avatar get pregnant?: Grace’s avatar became pregnant through a mysterious process possibly involving Eywa’s magical abilities, resulting in the birth of Kiri.

Na’vi Family and Relationships

10. Who is Kiri’s biological father?: The biological father of Kiri is unknown, with one theory suggesting Eywa as her parent due to a possible immaculate conception.
11. Why does Kiri look so human?: Kiri has human-like traits such as eyebrows and five fingers on her hands because her mother, Grace, had an avatar body.
12. How old is Neytiri in Na’vi age?: Neytiri is approximately in her early to mid-twenties in human years, considering the Na’vi mature at around 17 earth years old.

Life and Longevity

13. How long do Na’vi live?: The Na’vi lifespan is similar to that of humans, with a ripe old age averaging around 100 years, considering their quality of life.
14. Why don’t Na’vi have nipples?: The Na’vi are depicted without nipples due to the movie’s PG-13 rating, with some scenes, including a Na’vi sex scene, being deleted or included in DVD versions.

The Na’vi and Pandora

15. Why can Na’vi breathe on Pandora?: The Na’vi have special organs called Wichow that allow them to extract more oxygen from Pandora’s atmosphere, which has enough oxygen but too much carbon dioxide for humans to breathe comfortably.