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i find it funny how wordy this page's origin section is compared to the other three Forces of Nature pages lmao (note: Black Tortoise page on WP doesn't mention it being associated with Yin, )
(i find it funny how wordy this page's origin section is compared to the other three Forces of Nature pages lmao (note: Black Tortoise page on WP doesn't mention it being associated with Yin, ))
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In Incarnate Forme, Enamorus seems to be based on {{wp|Ugajin}}, a harvest and fertility ''{{wp|kami}}'' represented with the body of a snake and the head of a man or woman. Enamorus appears to be based on the female deity, which was {{wp|Shinbutsu-shūgō|syncretized}} with {{wp|Benzaiten}}, a Japanese Buddhist deity who originated from the Hindu goddess {{wp|Saraswati}}. In addition, it may be inspired by other snake-bearing goddesses, especially {{wp|Manasa}} in Hinduism and {{wp|Bodhisattva}} Janguli in {{wp|Chinese Esoteric Buddhism}}, who symbolized the triumph over evil {{wp|Nāga|snakes or dragons}}, and were worshipped for the cure of snake venom and patronage of fertility. Its association with spring may also draw inspiration from the ancient {{wp|Mesopotamia|Mesopotamian}} goddess {{wp|Inanna}} or Ishtar, who represented the planet {{wp|Venus}} and the transition into spring in {{wp|Babylonian astrology}}.  
In Incarnate Forme, Enamorus seems to be based on {{wp|Ugajin}}, a harvest and fertility ''{{wp|kami}}'' represented with the body of a snake and the head of a man or woman. Enamorus appears to be based on the female deity, which was {{wp|Shinbutsu-shūgō|syncretized}} with {{wp|Benzaiten}}, a Japanese Buddhist deity who originated from the Hindu goddess {{wp|Saraswati}}. In addition, it may be inspired by other snake-bearing goddesses, especially {{wp|Manasa}} in Hinduism and {{wp|Bodhisattva}} Janguli in {{wp|Chinese Esoteric Buddhism}}, who symbolized the triumph over evil {{wp|Nāga|snakes or dragons}}, and were worshipped for the cure of snake venom and patronage of fertility. Its association with spring may also draw inspiration from the ancient {{wp|Mesopotamia|Mesopotamian}} goddess {{wp|Inanna}} or Ishtar, who represented the planet {{wp|Venus}} and the transition into spring in {{wp|Babylonian astrology}}.  


Like the other members of the [[Forces of Nature]], it may also have drawn some inspiration from {{wp|Jinn|genies}}. It also shares similarities with the {{wp|Maya civilization|Mayan}} depiction of {{wp|Kukulkan}} at {{wp|Yaxchilan}}. The way Enamorus's snake-like tail is wrapped around its neck may be a reference to {{wp|constriction}}, a hunting method used by snakes, or to the {{wp|feather boa}}, an accessory worn around the neck.
Like the other members of the [[Forces of Nature]], it may also have drawn some inspiration from {{wp|Jinn}}. It also shares similarities with the {{wp|Maya civilization|Mayan}} depiction of {{wp|Kukulkan}} at {{wp|Yaxchilan}}. The way Enamorus's snake-like tail is wrapped around its neck may be a reference to {{wp|constriction}}, a hunting method used by snakes, or to the {{wp|feather boa}}, an accessory worn around the neck.


In Therian Forme, Enamorus seems to be based on reptiles, possibly a {{wp|softshell turtle}} and a snake. It may also draw inspiration from the {{wp|Black Tortoise}} (Xuanwu) of the {{wp|Four Symbols|Chinese Four Symbols}}; the Black Tortoise in particular is often depicted mating with a snake (a notable example being ''Journey to the West''), the dual association of Enamorus with the turtle and snake likely being an allusion to this. Its female gender could be based on the fact that the Black Tortoise represents ''{{wp|Yin and yang|Yin}}'', which is associated with femininity in Chinese philosophy, though the tortoise sign is usually ungendered. Despite Enamorus being associated with spring, however, the Black Tortoise represents winter. The dex entry that Therian Enamorus punishes those who disrespect life may be inspired by stories of turtle eaters being revenged by demonized softshell turtles in {{wp|Edo period|Edo}}-era literary sketches, such as ''{{wp|ja:北越奇談|Hokuetsu Kidan}}'' and ''Kaidan Tabi no Akebono''. Its form difference could also draw inspiration from the Edo-era superstition that softshell turtles are capable of shapeshifting.  
In Therian Forme, Enamorus seems to be based on reptiles, namely a {{wp|softshell turtle}} and a snake. It may also draw inspiration from the {{wp|Black Tortoise}} (Chinese: 玄武 ''Xuánwǔ'') of the {{wp|Four Symbols|Chinese Four Symbols}}; like Enamorus, the Black Tortoise is usually depicted with a snake wrapped around it. Despite Enamorus being associated with spring, however, the Black Tortoise represents winter. Therian Forme Enamorus's Pokédex entry that mentions it punishing those who disrespect life may be inspired by stories of turtle eaters being revenged by demonized softshell turtles in {{wp|Edo period|Edo}}-era literary sketches, such as ''{{wp|ja:北越奇談|Hokuetsu Kidan}}'' and ''Kaidan Tabi no Akebono''. Its form difference could also draw inspiration from the Edo-era superstition that softshell turtles are capable of shapeshifting.  


====Name origin====
====Name origin====
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|fr=Forme Avatar
|fr=Forme Avatar
|de=Inkarnationsform
|de=Inkarnationsform
|id=Bentuk Inkarnasi
|it=Forma Incarnazione
|it=Forma Incarnazione
|ko=화신폼 ''Incarnation Forme''
|ko=화신폼 ''Incarnation Forme''
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|fr=Forme Totémique
|fr=Forme Totémique
|de=Tiergeistform
|de=Tiergeistform
|id=Bentuk Theria
|it=Forma Totem
|it=Forma Totem
|ko=영물폼 ''Sacred Beast Forme''
|ko=영물폼 ''Sacred Beast Forme''
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