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Because of its feline appearance, Espeon appears to be based on the legend of the ''{{wp|bakeneko}}'' and the ''{{wp|nekomata}}'', both magical cat ''{{wp|yōkai}}'' described as mysterious and intelligent, but the distinction between the two is that the latter is depicted with a forked tail. It may also be based on the {{wp|Lynx (mythology)|mythological lynx}}, a feline creature that possesses the psychic power of clairvoyance. The red coloring of the jewel could be a reference to a {{wp|lunar eclipse}}, an event in which the moon passes directly behind Earth and into its shadow, making it appear red in color. The position of the jewel also resembles the idea of a | Because of its feline appearance, Espeon appears to be based on the legend of the ''{{wp|bakeneko}}'' and the ''{{wp|nekomata}}'', both magical cat ''{{wp|yōkai}}'' described as mysterious and intelligent, but the distinction between the two is that the latter is depicted with a forked tail. It may also be based on the {{wp|Lynx (mythology)|mythological lynx}}, a feline creature that possesses the psychic power of clairvoyance. The red coloring of the jewel could be a reference to a {{wp|lunar eclipse}}, an event in which the moon passes directly behind Earth and into its shadow, making it appear red in color. The jewel may also be a reference to the ''{{wp|carbunclo}}'', a mythological South American creature with a jewel or mirror on its forehead, and sometimes described as a feline. The position of the jewel also resembles the idea of a “{{wp|third eye}}”. | ||
Its large ears can be traced from various felines such as {{wp|caracal}}s, {{wp|oriental shorthair}}s, {{wp|lynx}}es, and possibly {{wp|serval}}s, while its fine hair is similar to that of a {{wp|sphynx cat}}. Espeon's ability to sense minute shifts in the air with its sensitive fur mirrors a cat's ability to use its sensitive whiskers to detect the slightest directional change in a breeze. | Its large ears can be traced from various felines such as {{wp|caracal}}s, {{wp|oriental shorthair}}s, {{wp|lynx}}es, and possibly {{wp|serval}}s, while its fine hair is similar to that of a {{wp|sphynx cat}}. Espeon's ability to sense minute shifts in the air with its sensitive fur mirrors a cat's ability to use its sensitive whiskers to detect the slightest directional change in a breeze. | ||