Lugia (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

Lugia's aquatic tendencies could relate it to {{wp|plesiosauria|plesiosaurs}} and aquatic birds. It is also possible that it may be based on ''{{wp|Ryūjin}}'', a dragon who lived on the ocean floor and was the {{wp|Shinto}} god of the sea. The two have similarities in mythology, and Lugia's {{Shiny}} colors (red and white) are the same colors as the coral {{wp|Ryūgū-jō|''Ryūjin''{{'}}s palace}} was made of. In addition, it is worth noting that {{wp|Chinese dragon|dragon}} (yang, male) and {{wp|Fenghuang|Chinese phoenix}} (yin, female) duality is prevalent in Eastern mythology, and Ho-Oh is the Japanese name of the Fenghuang (Chinese phoenix). In keeping with this, Lugia resembles a {{wp|wyvern}}, a variety of dragons with a single set of forelimbs that serve as wings. Its avian body, coloration, and face-markings suggest that it may be somewhat based on the {{wp|grey heron}}. The {{wp|beluga whale}}, a white whale with similar body shape and coloration to Lugia, may also be a basis for its design and name. It might also be based on {{wp|Bahamut}} (giant fish), and Bahamut is often being portrayed as a dragon-like creature in modern fantasy, hence its fish-like and dragon-like appearance.