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Regigigas seems to be based on the {{wp|golem}}s of Hebrew legend. The legends cast them as servants of higher powers and are said to have writing on their heads. When the writing is removed, the creature would be weakened, or even killed in some legends. It may also be based on the {{wp|Titan (mythology)|Titans}} of {{wp|Greek mythology}}. It could also draw some inspiration from the {{wp|Daidarabotchi}}, a gigantic ''{{wp|yōkai}}'', due to its ability to easily manipulate mountains, while also notably sharing similarities to Ōmitsunu, a demigod who pulled land via ropes to expand his kingdom. Its form also resembles that of a ''{{wp|headless men|Blemmyes}}''. | Regigigas seems to be based on the {{wp|golem}}s of Hebrew legend. The legends cast them as servants of higher powers and are said to have writing on their heads. When the writing is removed, the creature would be weakened, or even killed in some legends. It may also be based on the {{wp|Titan (mythology)|Titans}} of {{wp|Greek mythology}}. It could also draw some inspiration from the {{wp|Daidarabotchi}}, a gigantic ''{{wp|yōkai}}'', due to its ability to easily manipulate mountains, while also notably sharing similarities to Ōmitsunu, a demigod who pulled land via ropes to expand his kingdom. Its form also resembles that of a ''{{wp|headless men|Blemmyes}}''. | ||
Regigigas also seems to have parallels to the Legendary Golem of Prague, whose immense power also intimidated people. This ultimately resulted in it being overrun and sealed away in an attic. Conversely, Regigigas was sealed in a basement. | Regigigas also seems to have parallels to the Legendary Golem of Prague, whose immense power also intimidated people. This ultimately resulted in it being overrun and sealed away in an attic. Conversely, Regigigas was sealed in a basement. It being sealed could also be a reference to the aftermath of the {{wp|titanomachy}}, which resulted in the titans being imprisoned away in the underworld. | ||
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