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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Shinx resembles a {{wp| | Shinx resembles a {{wp|lynx|lynx}} kitten or a {{wp|lion|lion}} cub. It may have also been inspired by the mythical {{wp|sphinx}}, as its short face, human-like ears, and cat-like appearance and name are similar. It may have also been inspired by the constellations {{wp|Lynx (constellation)|Lynx}} or {{wp|Leo (constellation)|Leo}}, due to Shinx's cat-like appearance and the fact that it bears a signature star shape on the end of its tail. Additionally, the Lynx constellation got its name from the fact that only the lynx-eyed, that is people with very good sight, could see it, alluding to {{wp|Lynx (mythology)|supernatural sight of lynxes}}. | ||
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