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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Regice is based on the {{wp|golem}}s of Hebrew legend. The legends cast them as servants of higher powers and are said to have writing on their heads. When the writing is removed, the creature would be weakened. | Regice is based on the {{wp|golem}}s of Hebrew legend. The legends cast them as servants of higher powers and are said to have writing on their heads. When the writing is removed, the creature would be weakened. | ||
The legendary golems' typing (and | The legendary golems' typing (and overall appearance, with Regice being polished ice, which is more modern than Regirock) could have been a reference to the {{wp|three-age system|three major ages}} in history, with Regice being {{wp|Ice Age}}. | ||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
Regice is a combination of ''regis'' (Latin for ''royal'') and ''ice''. | Regice is a combination of ''regis'' (Latin for ''royal'') and ''ice''. | ||