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Hypno is based on a {{wp|tapir}}, hypnotist, and {{wp|baku (spirit)|baku}}, or dream eater spirit, of Japanese mythology. It also looks similar to a {{wp|proboscis monkey}}. Hypno's long, hooked nose and white frill could also be based on a vulture, such as {{wp|Rüppell's Vulture}}. | Hypno is based on a {{wp|tapir}}, hypnotist, and {{wp|baku (spirit)|baku}}, or dream eater spirit, of Japanese mythology. It also looks similar to a {{wp|proboscis monkey}}. Hypno's long, hooked nose and white frill could also be based on a vulture, such as {{wp|Rüppell's Vulture}}. | ||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
Hypno's name is a shortening of ''hypnosis''. Its Japanese name is simply ''Sleeper'', or one who sleeps. | Hypno's name is a shortening of ''hypnosis''. Also, it may be noted that Hypnos is the Greek god of sleep. Its Japanese name is simply ''Sleeper'', or one who sleeps. | ||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||