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Palkia, along with {{p|Dialga}}, may be based on the {{wp|Shinto}} legend of {{wp|Izanami}} and {{wp|Izanagi}}, who are said to have created one island with a spear, erected a pillar on it, and from there created the islands of Japan. Appearance-wise, Palkia is likely based after a European {{wp|dragon}} combined with a {{wp|pearl}}. Its appearance may also be derived from the ''{{wp|Plateosaurus}}'' or other bipedal dinosaurs such as the ''{{wp|Oviraptor}}''. The plates covering Palkia's face along with the crest on its neck together resemble the helmets worn by soldiers in {{wp|Ancient Greece}} and {{wp|Ancient Rome|Rome}} — this resemblance is made even more apparent in its Origin Forme. Its {{t|Water}} type is possibly inspired by its association with pearls, or the large space that {{wp|ocean}}s are known to span. Metaphorically, it could be a reference to the ever-changing forms of physical matter in the universe, with energy and matter flowing between states and changing forms. It could also refer to the Ancient Greek astronomy depicting Earth submerged in water. | Palkia, along with {{p|Dialga}}, may be based on the {{wp|Shinto}} legend of {{wp|Izanami}} and {{wp|Izanagi}}, who are said to have created one island with a spear, erected a pillar on it, and from there created the islands of Japan. Appearance-wise, Palkia is likely based after a European {{wp|dragon}} combined with a {{wp|pearl}}. Its appearance may also be derived from the ''{{wp|Plateosaurus}}'' or other bipedal dinosaurs such as the ''{{wp|Oviraptor}}''. The plates covering Palkia's face along with the crest on its neck together resemble the helmets worn by soldiers in {{wp|Ancient Greece}} and {{wp|Ancient Rome|Rome}} — this resemblance is made even more apparent in its Origin Forme. Its {{t|Water}} type is possibly inspired by its association with pearls, or the large space that {{wp|ocean}}s are known to span. Metaphorically, it could be a reference to the ever-changing forms of physical matter in the universe, with energy and matter flowing between states and changing forms. It could also refer to the Ancient Greek astronomy depicting Earth submerged in water. | ||
Palkia's Origin Forme is based on {{p|Arceus}}. It bears similarities to a {{wp|centaur}} and {{wp|Pegasus}}, a winged horse in Greek mythology. | Palkia's Origin Forme is based on {{p|Arceus}}. It bears similarities to a {{wp|centaur}} and {{wp|Pegasus}}, a winged horse in Greek mythology. As Arceus seems to take inspiration from the {{wp|qilin}}, this influence is seen with Origin Forme Palkia as well with its mix of equine and draconic qualities (including Palkia's Dragon typing). | ||
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