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Jynx also has traits of a female opera singer, especially the iconic cartoon depiction of the {{wp|It ain't over till the fat lady sings|fat lady}}; {{g|Snap}} and its [[Generation III]] sprites depict it singing, especially the {{game|Emerald}} sprite that animates it singing a high note. Specifically, it may be inspired by the {{wp|Ride of the Valkyries}}, from the opera {{wp|Die Walküre}}, the second of four operas by {{wp|Richard Wagner}} based on Norse mythology. In this context, it is possible that the {{wp|Valkyries}}, mythical warrior-maidens who gathered the souls of those slain in battle, are another inspiration for Jynx. | Jynx also has traits of a female opera singer, especially the iconic cartoon depiction of the {{wp|It ain't over till the fat lady sings|fat lady}}; {{g|Snap}} and its [[Generation III]] sprites depict it singing, especially the {{game|Emerald}} sprite that animates it singing a high note. Specifically, it may be inspired by the {{wp|Ride of the Valkyries}}, from the opera {{wp|Die Walküre}}, the second of four operas by {{wp|Richard Wagner}} based on Norse mythology. In this context, it is possible that the {{wp|Valkyries}}, mythical warrior-maidens who gathered the souls of those slain in battle, are another inspiration for Jynx. | ||
Jynx may also have origins in the Japanese spirits known as {{wp|Yuki-onna}}, who lack feet, akin to Jynx's feet being covered by its dress. It may also be based on {{wp|Yama-uba}} (also called Yamanba), a ''{{wp|yōkai}}'' that is described as always wearing a tattered | Jynx may also have origins in the Japanese snow spirits known as {{wp|Yuki-onna}}, who lack feet, akin to Jynx's feet being covered by its dress. It may also be based on {{wp|Yama-uba}} (also called Yamanba), a ''{{wp|yōkai}}'' that is described as always wearing a tattered kimono, having whitish-blonde hair, and living on cold mountaintops. "Yamanba" is also slang for the extreme end of ganguro fashion, which involves bleached hair, artificial tanning, and heavy applying of brightly-colored lipstick. | ||
Jynx's revised coloring may be based on purple discoloration of the skin, a common symptom of {{wp|frostbite}}. This fits with Jynx's {{t|Ice}} type and how it is found in very cold places. | Jynx's revised coloring may be based on purple discoloration of the skin, a common symptom of {{wp|frostbite}}. This fits with Jynx's {{t|Ice}} type and how it is found in very cold places. | ||