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Chien-Pao may be based on {{wp|Nimravidae|nimravids}} such as {{wp|Dinictis}} and {{wp|Hoplophoneus}}, {{wp|saber-toothed predator}}s with elongated bodies closely related to {{wp|felid}}s. It also may be inspired by {{wp|snow leopard}}s and the prehistoric {{wp|Smilodon}}, one of the most well-known true saber-toothed cats. The pieces of a sword that it uses as fangs may have been inspired by bronze swords, particularly the ''{{wp|jian}}'' (double-edged straight sword); and they may make Chien-Pao a literal interpretation of a "saber-toothed cat". | Chien-Pao may be based on {{wp|Nimravidae|nimravids}} such as {{wp|Dinictis}} and {{wp|Hoplophoneus}}, {{wp|saber-toothed predator}}s with elongated bodies closely related to {{wp|felid}}s. It also may be inspired by {{wp|snow leopard}}s and the prehistoric {{wp|Smilodon}}, one of the most well-known true saber-toothed cats. The pieces of a sword that it uses as fangs may have been inspired by bronze swords, particularly the ''{{wp|jian}}'' (double-edged straight sword); and they may make Chien-Pao a literal interpretation of a "saber-toothed cat". | ||
The {{wp|weasel}}- or{{wp|linsang}}-like shape of its form likely alludes to the {{wp|Fu (tally)|tiger tally}} (虎符 ''hǔfú''), the proof of imperial authorization in ancient China for implementation of troop orders. Most examples of the tiger tally | The {{wp|weasel}}- or {{wp|linsang}}-like shape of its form likely alludes to the {{wp|Fu (tally)|tiger tally}} (虎符 ''hǔfú''), the proof of imperial authorization in ancient China for implementation of troop orders. Most examples of the tiger tally depict a stylized tiger long and crouching. It may be based on ''Qiongqi'', a tiger-like vicious creature in Chinese mythology that was later identified as the prototype of ''{{wp|kamaitachi}}'' in Japanese folklore, hence the similar stats and typing to {{p|Weavile}}. | ||
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