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Wo-Chien's National Pokédex number and the fact that its body is composed out of a medium for writing may allude to ''{{wp|One Thousand and One Nights}}'', a collection of Middle Eastern folk tales and stories often referred to as ''Arabian Nights'' in English. Certain stories in ''One Thousand and One Nights'' and other Arabic folktales, notably ''{{wp|Aladdin}}'', opens in China. In fact, China in this connotation usually only refers to a distant land in the East that differs from Arabia without actual cultural or historical contexts. This may also be the inspiration of the apparent Chinese theme and the in-game myths of the [[Treasures of Ruin]]. | Wo-Chien's National Pokédex number and the fact that its body is composed out of a medium for writing may allude to ''{{wp|One Thousand and One Nights}}'', a collection of Middle Eastern folk tales and stories often referred to as ''Arabian Nights'' in English. Certain stories in ''One Thousand and One Nights'' and other Arabic folktales, notably ''{{wp|Aladdin}}'', opens in China. In fact, China in this connotation usually only refers to a distant land in the East that differs from Arabia without actual cultural or historical contexts. This may also be the inspiration of the apparent Chinese theme and the in-game myths of the [[Treasures of Ruin]]. | ||
Its monstrosity along with its association with the writing of history may be inspired by the creature ''Taowu'' of Chinese mythology. Originally considered to be one of the {{wp|Four Perils}} in ancient China, it shares its name with the now-lost chronicles of the state of {{wp|Chu (state)|Chu}}. Since the 16th century, ''Taowu'' has been reimagined as a prophetic monster that records the evil deeds committed by ancient rulers and punishes wrongdoers from its vision, similar to the tablets that created Wo-Chien and its ability to cause perils. Additionally, the other members of the Treasures of Ruin may also draw inspiration from the Four Perils. | |||
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