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Marowak is reptilian in nature and may be based on bipedal dinosaurs.
Marowak is reptilian in nature and may be based on bipedal dinosaurs.


Alolan Marowak's design is largely based on {{wp|fire knife}}, a Samoan traditional dance implement. Alolan Marowak also largely draws upon the Polynesian concept of {{wp|mana}}, a spiritual essence that exists in all objects and people. It also allows people to imbue their "spirit" into other people and objects for protection or vengeance.
Alolan Marowak's design may draw inspiration from {{wp|fire knife}}, a Samoan traditional dance implement. Alolan Marowak also may draw inspiration from the Polynesian concept of {{wp|mana}}, a spiritual essence that exists in all objects and people. It also allows people to imbue their "spirit" into other people and objects for protection or vengeance.
====Name origin====
====Name origin====
Marowak is a combination of ''{{wp|marrow}}'' and ''whack''.
Marowak is a combination of ''{{wp|marrow}}'' and ''whack''.
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