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I agree that the origin section ties in more creatures than is really necessary. I have, however stumbled upon another creature that may at least warrant mentioning for origin, and potentially name as well. That being the Suiko from Konjaku Gazu Zoku Hyakki captioned "Water Tiger" on the Wikipedia page. It is from artist Toriyama Sekien, whose 18th century illustrated books of Japanese folk creatures may have influenced several different Pokemon. Little information appears to be available on the Suiko (at least in English,) and I do not know anything myself beyond a Wikipedia page and a google search, but it seems very likely that there could be a connection.
I agree that the origin section ties in more creatures than is really necessary. I have, however stumbled upon another creature that may at least warrant mentioning for origin, and potentially name as well. That being the Suiko from Konjaku Gazu Zoku Hyakki captioned "Water Tiger" on the Wikipedia page. It is from artist Toriyama Sekien, whose 18th century illustrated books of Japanese folk creatures may have influenced several different Pokemon. Little information appears to be available on the Suiko (at least in English,) and I do not know anything myself beyond a Wikipedia page and a google search, but it seems very likely that there could be a connection.   ([[User:Inonimus|Inonimus]] ([[User talk:Inonimus|talk]]) 22:41, 17 January 2015 (UTC))
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