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Zapdos's name is a combination of the word ''zap'' and the [[wp:Spanish language|Spanish]] word for two, ''dos''. Its Japanese name is simply ''Thunder''. | Zapdos's name is a combination of the word ''zap'' and the [[wp:Spanish language|Spanish]] word for two, ''dos'', indicating that it is the second in the series of [[Kanto]] [[Legendary Pokémon|legendary birds]]. Its Japanese name is simply ''Thunder''. | ||
Zapdos is based on the [[wp:Native American|Native American]] legend of the [[wp:thunderbird (mythology)|thunderbird]]. The thunderbird was known for being the spirit of thunder, lightning, and rain in the form of a giant bird. The beating of the wings was said to create thunder. | Zapdos is based on the [[wp:Native American|Native American]] legend of the [[wp:thunderbird (mythology)|thunderbird]]. The thunderbird was known for being the spirit of thunder, lightning, and rain in the form of a giant bird. The beating of the wings was said to create thunder. | ||