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Reshiram and its counterpart {{p|Zekrom}} are based on the concept of {{wp|yin and yang}} in {{wp|Taoism}}, directly referenced by Reshiram's Japanese [[Pokémon category|category name]]: はくようポケモン ''White Yang Pokémon''. Reshiram's design was made to be light, airy, graceful, and feminine, to contrast Zekrom's tough and masculine design.<ref name=1up/><ref>(February 10, 2011). [https://www.bisafans.de/spiele/editionen/schwarz-weiss/gamefreak.php Interview with Game Freak in London] by Bisafans (Page 1) (German)</ref> Its feminine design | Reshiram and its counterpart {{p|Zekrom}} are based on the concept of {{wp|yin and yang}} in {{wp|Taoism}}, directly referenced by Reshiram's Japanese [[Pokémon category|category name]]: はくようポケモン ''White Yang Pokémon''. Reshiram's design was made to be light, airy, graceful, and feminine, to contrast Zekrom's tough and masculine design.<ref name=1up/><ref>(February 10, 2011). [https://www.bisafans.de/spiele/editionen/schwarz-weiss/gamefreak.php Interview with Game Freak in London] by Bisafans (Page 1) (German)</ref> Its feminine design, however, contrasts the traditionally masculine characterization of yang in Taoism. In both versions of the [[M14|fourteenth movie]], however, it speaks with a distinctly male voice. Its tail, the center point of its design, is based on an electric {{wp|turbine}}.<ref name=1up/> | ||
Reshiram in its Light Stone form may take inspiration from the Jewish concepts of {{wp|Urim and Thummim}} (possibly translated as “light and perfection”). In pop culture, they are commonly depicted as a white and black stone. Its association with truth would align with the idea of light. | Reshiram in its Light Stone form may take inspiration from the Jewish concepts of {{wp|Urim and Thummim}} (possibly translated as “light and perfection”). In pop culture, they are commonly depicted as a white and black stone. Its association with truth would align with the idea of light. | ||