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In its Altered Forme, Giratina resembles a {{wp|European dragon}}, albeit with six legs instead of the usual four. Its wings may be based on a bat's, and its body has an insect-like, six-legged feature, but its posture is similar to a {{wp|sauropod}}. | In its Altered Forme, Giratina resembles a {{wp|European dragon}}, albeit with six legs instead of the usual four. Its wings may be based on a bat's, and its body has an insect-like, six-legged feature, but its posture is similar to a {{wp|sauropod}}. | ||
Its Origin Forme resembles a | Its Origin Forme resembles a [[wikipedia:Serpent symbolism|serpent]] or {{wp|Chinese dragon}}; some contemporary depictions of the latter in fantasy works and video games are depicted with six or more legs like Giratina. It has a body similar to the {{wp|Seraph}}im<!--singular "seraph", plural "seraphim", not "seraphs"-->, an archangel commonly known for its six wings, and in some depictions, a serpentine body (due to ''saraph''<!--the angel is spelled Seraph and the noun is saraph, please don't change these as it is not a typo--> meaning ''snake'' or ''serpent'' in Islamic languages). Additionally, "Seraphim" alternatively translates to "''[the] burning one''", which could have been one of the inspirations for Giratina's destructive nature. The exact design of its six wings may be based on a {{wp|scorpion}}'s stinger or {{wp|spider}} legs. This Forme also shares physical traits with the {{wp|Amphiptere}}, a {{wp|European dragon}}-like creature with wings but no legs. | ||
In interviews [[Junichi Masuda]] and Takeshi Kawachimaru had with {{wp|G4 (TV channel)|G4}}, they said that Giratina and the Distortion World were created to be personifications of {{wp|antimatter}}.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120924075934/http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/694081/junichi-masuda-takeshi-kawachimaru-talk-pokemon-platinum-particle-physics-bridges-and-more/ Junichi Masuda & Takeshi Kawachimaru Talk 'Pokemon Platinum', Particle Physics, Bridges, And More! - G4tv.com (archived)]</ref> In HeartGold and SoulSilver, [[Cynthia]] also states this. Its Ghost-type may have been chosen to represent this, being the type of metaphysical and "otherworldly" substances and beings. Additionally, it parallels its counterparts' types; Dialga is part {{type|Steel}}, and Palkia is part {{type|Water}} - all three may reference the three primary {{wp|State of matter|states of matter}}; solid, liquid, and gas. | In interviews [[Junichi Masuda]] and Takeshi Kawachimaru had with {{wp|G4 (TV channel)|G4}}, they said that Giratina and the Distortion World were created to be personifications of {{wp|antimatter}}.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120924075934/http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/694081/junichi-masuda-takeshi-kawachimaru-talk-pokemon-platinum-particle-physics-bridges-and-more/ Junichi Masuda & Takeshi Kawachimaru Talk 'Pokemon Platinum', Particle Physics, Bridges, And More! - G4tv.com (archived)]</ref> In HeartGold and SoulSilver, [[Cynthia]] also states this. Its Ghost-type may have been chosen to represent this, being the type of metaphysical and "otherworldly" substances and beings. Additionally, it parallels its counterparts' types; Dialga is part {{type|Steel}}, and Palkia is part {{type|Water}} - all three may reference the three primary {{wp|State of matter|states of matter}}; solid, liquid, and gas. | ||