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→Origin: Chimimoryo is a term for monsters of the mountains and rivers, not of any specific yokai, I can only think of two modern artwork of them that resemble Grimmsnarl, one by Mizuki and the other by Matthew Meyer.
(If you look at modern artwork of Chimimōryō it is shockingly similar to Grimmsnarl, so i’ve added it to its origin) |
Animaltamer7 (talk | contribs) (→Origin: Chimimoryo is a term for monsters of the mountains and rivers, not of any specific yokai, I can only think of two modern artwork of them that resemble Grimmsnarl, one by Mizuki and the other by Matthew Meyer.) |
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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Grimmsnarl may be based on {{wp|ogre}}s, {{wp|troll}}s, and potentially | Grimmsnarl may be based on {{wp|ogre}}s, {{wp|troll}}s, and potentially {{wp|oni}}, all large and malevolent humanoid creatures from folklore and mythology that are commonly depicted with grotesque appearances and abundant hair. It may also be based on modern artwork of the {{wp|Chimimōryō}}, a general term for monsters of the mountains and rivers, particularly of the large and hairy creatures. Like its pre-evolutions, Grimmsnarl also shares traits with {{wp|goblin}}s. The fact that its strength comes from its hair may be a reference to {{wp|Samson}} from the {{wp|Book of Judges}}. | ||
Considering its association with {{p|Hatterene}}, it may also be inspired by the {{wp|bogeyman}}, {{wp|bugbear}}, or {{wp|Coco (folklore)|coco}}, fictional creatures created throughout European cultures to frighten children that do not want to sleep or stay quiet. In addition, it resembles depictions of {{wp|Grendel}}, a giant monster from the Old English epic poem ''{{wp|Beowulf}}'', described as a "creature of darkness" and known for his immense strength. | Considering its association with {{p|Hatterene}}, it may also be inspired by the {{wp|bogeyman}}, {{wp|bugbear}}, or {{wp|Coco (folklore)|coco}}, fictional creatures created throughout European cultures to frighten children that do not want to sleep or stay quiet. In addition, it resembles depictions of {{wp|Grendel}}, a giant monster from the Old English epic poem ''{{wp|Beowulf}}'', described as a "creature of darkness" and known for his immense strength. | ||