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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Ogerpon may be based on {{wp|oni}}, creatures from Japanese folklore that often are referred to as demons or ogres in English. In particular, it may be based off the oni who live on Onigashima from the story of ''{{wp|Momotarō}}''. Its plant-based body and orange fruit-like face may be a pun on Momotarō himself, the peach boy. It may also be inspired by onikenbai, or {{wp|Devil's Sword Dance}}, a traditional festival and dance in Kitakami, Iwate. Another inspiration may be {{wp|Namahage}}, which received {{wp|Mochi}} from households in the 20th | Ogerpon may be based on {{wp|oni}}, creatures from Japanese folklore that often are referred to as demons or ogres in English. In particular, it may be based off the oni who live on Onigashima from the story of ''{{wp|Momotarō}}''. Its plant-based body and orange fruit-like face may be a pun on Momotarō himself, the peach boy. It may also be inspired by onikenbai, or {{wp|Devil's Sword Dance}}, a traditional festival and dance in Kitakami, Iwate. Another inspiration may be {{wp|Namahage}}, which received {{wp|Mochi}} from households in the 20th century but nowadays give away Mochi, which ties to the [[Ogre Oustin']] minigame and the [[Mochi]] which can be gotten there. The [[Cornerstone Mask]] could be based on {{wp|Onigawara}}, roof ornamentations with the face of an Oni. Its cudgel appears to be based on a {{wp|kanabō}}, a type of club often wielded by oni in myths. | ||
Its face resembles ''{{wp|dekopon}}'', a variety of orange. It also appears to be based on {{wp|Hedera|ivy}}, although its thorny appearance is more similar to plants like {{wp|Rubus|bramble bush}}es. | Its face resembles ''{{wp|dekopon}}'', a variety of orange. It also appears to be based on {{wp|Hedera|ivy}}, although its thorny appearance is more similar to plants like {{wp|Rubus|bramble bush}}es. | ||