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It is most likely based off of a {{wp|Black Cat}}. It's appearance has a short feline-shaped skull, slitted eyes, and a lithe sleek body. Its tail is thicker than most of its brethren, looking like a frightened cat's tail or perhaps even foxlike, similar to the black fox, a color variation of the {{wp|red fox}}. In the anime and games like Pokepark Wii and Mystery Dungeon, Umbreon displays actions that are also very catlike, such as licking itself, stretching and arching it's back, and even raising its fur to stand out (like a typical black cat silhouette). This would make sense to its type being Dark; black cats in most cultures are associated with deception and trickery.In addition, in Japan they are considered lucky (see name origin). The rings on its body look like Egyptian lunar markings and jewelry that have been associated with cat sculpture as well. They may also be meant to resemble solar eclipses. | It is most likely based off of a {{wp|Black Cat}}. It's appearance has a short feline-shaped skull, slitted eyes, and a lithe sleek body. Its tail is thicker than most of its brethren, looking like a frightened cat's tail or perhaps even foxlike, similar to the black fox, a color variation of the {{wp|red fox}}. In the anime and games like Pokepark Wii and Mystery Dungeon, Umbreon displays actions that are also very catlike, such as licking itself, stretching and arching it's back, and even raising its fur to stand out (like a typical black cat silhouette). In the anime and trading card game art, it also is shown climbing trees and buildings to be close to the moon. This would make sense to its type being Dark; black cats in most cultures are associated with deception and trickery.In addition, in Japan they are considered lucky (see name origin). The rings on its body look like Egyptian lunar markings and jewelry that have been associated with cat sculpture as well. They may also be meant to resemble solar eclipses. | ||
Some of its traits, such as the long ears, are similar to those of a hare; Numerous East Asian legends concern a Moon rabbit. In old European stories, the Moon gazing hare also has roots tied to folklore sources containing references to the Moon, hares, and night-time. Umbreon's ears may also be based on a {{wp|serval}} or {{wp|fennec fox}}. | Some of its traits, such as the long ears, are similar to those of a hare; Numerous East Asian legends concern a Moon rabbit. In old European stories, the Moon gazing hare also has roots tied to folklore sources containing references to the Moon, hares, and night-time. Umbreon's ears may also be based on a {{wp|serval}} or {{wp|fennec fox}}. | ||