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===Origin===
===Origin===
In Incarnate Forme, Tornadus is based on {{wp|Fūjin}}, the ''{{wp|kami}}'' of wind.<ref name=ND205>Nintendo Dream Vol. 205, May 2011 [http://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-nintendo-dream/ (Translation by Dr. Lava)]</ref> It may also have drawn some inspiration from {{wp|Jinn|genies}}.
In Incarnate Forme, Tornadus is based on {{wp|Fūjin}}, the ''{{wp|kami}}'' of wind.<ref name=ND205>Nintendo Dream Vol. 205, May 2011 [http://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-nintendo-dream/ (Translation by Dr. Lava)]</ref> It may also have drawn some inspiration from {{wp|Jinn}}.


In Therian Forme, Tornadus seems to be based on a {{wp|bird of prey}}, most likely an {{wp|eagle}}, {{wp|vulture}}, or other large avian species. It may also draw inspiration from the {{wp|Vermilion Bird}} of the {{wp|Four Symbols|Chinese Four Symbols}}; from {{wp|Huītzilōpōchtli}}, a god from the Aztec mythology that resembles a hummingbird; or from {{wp|Garuda}}, a mythical birdlike creature with both zoomorphic and anthropomorphic features.
In Therian Forme, Tornadus seems to be based on a {{wp|bird of prey}}, most likely an {{wp|eagle}}, {{wp|vulture}}, or other large avian species. It may also draw inspiration from the {{wp|Vermilion Bird}} of the {{wp|Four Symbols|Chinese Four Symbols}}; from {{wp|Huītzilōpōchtli}}, a god from the Aztec mythology that resembles a hummingbird; or from {{wp|Garuda}}, a mythical birdlike creature with both zoomorphic and anthropomorphic features.