Shifu was the son of Sha're, Daniel Jackson's wife, and of the host of the Goa'uld Apophis. Shifu was conceived while Sha're was the host to the Goa'uld Amonet and he was intended to become Apophis' new host. As he was the offspring of two Goa'uld hosts, Shifu possessed the Goa'uld genetic memory and was referred to as "Harcesis." Shifu was born in the episode (SG1: "Secrets"), and was first named in the episode (SG1: "Absolute Power").