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What light through yonder window breaks?
It is the East, and Joliet is the sun!
"Now that I have said it, it must be canon." -Little Kuriboh
"Though love may lose, kindness wins." - Science Fiction Novelist
"Destory all expectations." - Mortal Kombat DVD box
"I reject your reality and substitute my own." - The Dungeon Master/Ragewar
"Though love may lose, kindness wins." - Science Fiction Novelist
"Destory all expectations." - Mortal Kombat DVD box
"I reject your reality and substitute my own." - The Dungeon Master/Ragewar
Articuno is based on the Roc, a mythical bird from the Arctic that was said to torment sailors and carry off ships:
Zapdos is based on the Native American thunder bird that was said to bring thunder and lightning when it clapped its wings.
Moltres is based on the Suzaku of Japanese legend that is said to be the protector of the southern seas:
Raikou is based off the Raiju, a thunder-demon from Japanese mythology:
Entei is based on the lion-dogs of Chinese architecutre, which are said to have mythical protective qualities and adorn holy temples:
Suicune is believed to be a canine representation of Fujin, a Japanese god of winds that is often depicted as wearing leopard skins.
Lugia is based on a Ryujin, a Japense dragon god that guards the sea:
Ho-oh is based off of the Fenghuang, a Chinese pheonix that is said to bring rebirth to those worthy of it: