Serperior (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

Serperior is based on multiple species of non-venomous {{wp|snakes}} and limbless lizards, such as the {{wp|Green Vine Snake}}, {{wp|Ahaetulla nasuta}}, {{wp|Ahaetulla prasina}} the {{wp|Emerald Tree Boa}}, the {{wp|Royal Python}} or the snake-like {{wp|Lialis burtonis}}. Its design was based on {{wp|Strelitzia}}s, most likely either the {{wp|strelitzia juncea}} and/or the {{wp|strelitzia reginae}}. Its appearance may have also been inspired by the {{wp|Quetzalcoatl}}; a green, {{wp|Feathered Serpent (deity)|feathered serpent deity}}. Serperior's appearance may have been based on the {{wp|acanthus (ornament)|acanthus leaf}} motifs used specially during the 18th century. It and its pre-evolutions were confirmed to have been inspired from European, specifically French, royalty. The fact that Serperior amplifies sunlight in its body, as stated in its Pokédex entry, may be an allusion to King {{wp|Louis XIV}}, a famous French king who referred to himself as the "Sun King". Serperior's white face also alludes to the {{wp|skin whitening}} fashion, mostly used by the European aristocracy in the 17th century. Serperior's dark green design on its chest seems to form a {{wp|Fleur-de-lis}} a french insignia that is used on many European noble families' and nations' coat of arms. The fact that Serperior can seize opponents with its piercing stare makes a reference to the {{wp|Basilisk}}, king of serpents in European legends. The plant-like appendages may bear a small resemblance to the {{wp|cobra}}.