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In Incarnate Forme, Thundurus is based on {{wp|Raijin}}, the ''{{wp|kami}}'' of thunder and lightning.<ref>Nintendo Dream Vol. 205, May 2011 [http://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-nintendo-dream/ (Translation by Dr. Lava)]</ref> It may also have drawn some inspiration from {{wp|Jinn}}. | In Incarnate Forme, Thundurus is based on {{wp|Raijin}}, the ''{{wp|kami}}'' of thunder and lightning.<ref>Nintendo Dream Vol. 205, May 2011 [http://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-nintendo-dream/ (Translation by Dr. Lava)]</ref> It may also have drawn some inspiration from {{wp|Jinn}}. | ||
In Therian Forme, Thundurus seems to be based on a reptile, most likely a serpent or dragon. It may also draw inspiration from the {{wp|Azure Dragon}} of the {{wp|Four Symbols|Chinese Four Symbols}}; the Azure Dragon represents the east, and in [[Hisui]], Thundurus roams the eastern [[Cobalt Coastlands]] area. Additionally, it may be based on the {{wp|Qilin}}, a mythical creature from East Asia described as having a horn on its forehead and occasionally associated with lightning. | In Therian Forme, Thundurus seems to be based on a reptile, most likely a serpent or dragon. It may also draw inspiration from the {{wp|Azure Dragon}} (Chinese: 青龍 ''Qīnglóng'') of the {{wp|Four Symbols|Chinese Four Symbols}}; the Azure Dragon represents the east, and in [[Hisui]], Thundurus roams the eastern [[Cobalt Coastlands]] area. Additionally, it may be based on the {{wp|Qilin}}, a mythical creature from East Asia described as having a horn on its forehead and occasionally associated with lightning. | ||
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|fr=Fulguris|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|fulgur|Latin for lightning}}'' | |fr=Fulguris|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|fulgur|Latin for lightning}}'' | ||
|es=Thundurus|esmeaning=Same as English name | |es=Thundurus|esmeaning=Same as English name | ||
|de=Voltolos|demeaning= | |de=Voltolos|demeaning=Same as Japanese name | ||
|it=Thundurus|itmeaning=Same as English name | |it=Thundurus|itmeaning=Same as English name | ||
|ko=볼트로스 ''Voltolos''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name | |ko=볼트로스 ''Voltolos''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name | ||