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Raikou may have also been inspired by thunder and lightning gods of most cultures surrounding the world, mostly the 雷獣 ''{{wp|raijū}}'' (lit. thunder beast), a thunder demon of Japanese lore and is said to be Raijin's companion. It is said to be a creature that could take the form of various animals. Similarly, it may also draw inspiration from the ''{{wp|Nue}}'', a legendary creature that is depicted with the legs or body of a tiger and a snake for a tail that can shape-shift into a black cloud. The flowing purple cloud on its back seems to be based on a {{wp|cumulonimbus cloud}}, which is most often associated with thunderstorms. | Raikou may have also been inspired by thunder and lightning gods of most cultures surrounding the world, mostly the 雷獣 ''{{wp|raijū}}'' (lit. thunder beast), a thunder demon of Japanese lore and is said to be Raijin's companion. It is said to be a creature that could take the form of various animals. Similarly, it may also draw inspiration from the ''{{wp|Nue}}'', a legendary creature that is depicted with the legs or body of a tiger and a snake for a tail that can shape-shift into a black cloud. The flowing purple cloud on its back seems to be based on a {{wp|cumulonimbus cloud}}, which is most often associated with thunderstorms. | ||
{{type|Electric}} Raikou corresponds to the lightning that striked the [[Brass Tower]] according to its legend, at the same time {{p|Entei}} represents the fire that burned it and {{p|Suicune}} represents the rain that put it out. | |||
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