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===Origin===
===Origin===
Like {{p|Ho-Oh}}, Moltres is based on the legend of the {{wp|phoenix}}. It is most likely based on either the Arabian phoenix or the {{wp|Firebird (Slavic folklore)|Slavic Firebird}}. Others claim that the bird is based on the Japanese mythical bird known as 朱雀 ''{{wp|Vermilion Bird|Suzaku}}'', guardian of the South, and is not a true phoenix. Regardless, the Pokémon has a very similar appearance to both the phoenix and the Suzaku. It may also be based on a {{wp|heron}} or {{wp|Bennu}}, because of their similarities in shape. It also embodies traits from a number of other {{wp|firebird}}s, such as the {{wp|three-legged bird}}.
Like {{p|Ho-Oh}}, Moltres may be based on the legend of the {{wp|phoenix}}. It is most likely based on either the Arabian phoenix or the {{wp|Firebird (Slavic folklore)|Slavic Firebird}}. Others claim that the bird may be based on the Japanese mythical bird known as 朱雀 ''{{wp|Vermilion Bird|Suzaku}}'', guardian of the South, and is not a true phoenix. Regardless, the Pokémon has a very similar appearance to both the phoenix and the Suzaku. It may also be based on a {{wp|heron}} or {{wp|Bennu}}, because of their similarities in shape. It also embodies traits from a number of other {{wp|firebird}}s, such as the {{wp|three-legged bird}}.


===Name origin===
===Name origin===