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Spiritomb is based on a Jibakurei, a spirit bound to a single place. It is also based on a {{wp|Buddhist}} tradition performed on {{wp|New Year's Eve}} in Japan. A bell is rung 108 times to chase away the 108 temptations in order to achieve Nirvana. It may also be based on a crystal ball. | Spiritomb is based on a Jibakurei, a spirit bound to a single place. It is also based on a {{wp|Buddhist}} tradition performed on {{wp|New Year's Eve}} in Japan. A bell is rung 108 times to chase away the 108 temptations in order to achieve Nirvana. The wisps of spirits surrounding its face also resemble a set of prayer beads, in reference to {{wp|Japa}} spiritual disciplines to also chase away the 108 temptations, to which Spiritomb is the likely embodiment of. It may also be based on a crystal ball. | ||
===Name origin=== | ===Name origin=== | ||