Lugia (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

Lugia is based on {{wp|Ryūjin}}, a dragon who was the Shinto god of the sea, and lived on the ocean's floor.  This can be further evidenced through its shiny form's colors, red and white, which were the colors of the coral in which the palace of {{wp|Ryūgū-jō}} was made of. Appearance-wise, Lugia seems to be based on the {{wp|Stegosaurus}} (back plates and tail spikes) and the {{wp|Plesiosaur}} (long neck and swimming ability). Lugia may also be based on the {{wp|Wyvern}}; a type of dragon that stands on two legs, has wings, a barbed or spiked tail, and usually has a long neck.