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A less likely theory is that it may be derived from the white {{wp|Chamois|chamois}}, a mountain dwelling goat-like animal, which local superstition claims represents the embodiment of death, and should any hunter harm one, they would die within the year. It may be also be based on the {{wp|black cat}} superstition. Absol's humanized face and feline appearance may be a homage to the {{wp|sphinx}}. Absol's head is modeled after a {{wp|Yin and yang|Taijitu ("yin-yang")}}. | A less likely theory is that it may be derived from the white {{wp|Chamois|chamois}}, a mountain dwelling goat-like animal, which local superstition claims represents the embodiment of death, and should any hunter harm one, they would die within the year. It may be also be based on the {{wp|black cat}} superstition. Absol's humanized face and feline appearance may be a homage to the {{wp|sphinx}}. Absol's head is modeled after a {{wp|Yin and yang|Taijitu ("yin-yang")}}. | ||
Its scythe-shaped tail and horn suggest a resemblance to the Western personified depiction of {{wp|Death (personification)|Death}}, who is related to destiny and disaster. | |||
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