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Grimmsnarl may be based on {{wp|ogre}}s, {{wp|troll}}s, and potentially {{wp|oni}}, all large and malevolent humanoid creatures from folklore and mythology that are commonly depicted with grotesque appearances and abundant hair. It may also be based on modern artwork of the {{wp|Chimimōryō}}, a general term for monsters of the mountains and rivers, particularly of the large and hairy creatures. Like its pre-evolutions, Grimmsnarl also shares traits with {{wp|goblin}}s. The fact that its strength comes from its hair may be a reference to {{wp|Samson}} from the {{wp|Book of Judges}}. | Grimmsnarl may be based on {{wp|ogre}}s, {{wp|troll}}s, and potentially {{wp|oni}}, all large and malevolent humanoid creatures from folklore and mythology that are commonly depicted with grotesque appearances and abundant hair. It may also be based on modern artwork of the {{wp|Chimimōryō}}, a general term for monsters of the mountains and rivers, particularly of the large and hairy creatures. Like its pre-evolutions, Grimmsnarl also shares traits with {{wp|goblin}}s. The fact that its strength comes from its hair may be a reference to {{wp|Samson}} from the {{wp|Book of Judges}}. In addition, it resembles depictions of {{wp|Grendel}}, a giant monster from the Old English epic poem ''{{wp|Beowulf}}'', described as a "creature of darkness" and known for his immense strength. | ||
Taking into account its association with {{p|Hatterene}}, Grimmsnarl may also be inspired by the {{wp|bogeyman}}, {{wp|bugbear}}, or {{wp|Coco (folklore)|coco}}, fictional creatures created throughout European cultures to frighten children that do not want to sleep or stay quiet. Also like {{p|Hatterene}} Grimmsnarl has a possible association with witches, but where as {{p|Hatterene}} is more-so associated with witches in folk-lore and fairy-tails, Grimmsnarls is more connected to the Hollywood depiction of a witch: long pointed nose, scary-looking face, green skin, and black clothes. Making them mostly resemble {{wp|Margaret Hamilton (actress)|Margaret Hamilton}}'s version of the {{wp|Wicked Witch of the West#1939 film|Wicked Witch of the West}} from the {{wp|The_Wizard_of_Oz|film adaptation}} of {{wp|L. Frank Baum}}s novel {{wp|The Wonderful Wizard of Oz}}. Another trait it shares with {{p|Hatterene}}, in association with Witches, is it's use of hair to in combat, as it was believed in European Folklore that a Witch's hair was the source of their powers. The longer their hair, the more powerful magic a Witch would be able to cast. | |||
Gigantamax Grimmsnarl, specifically its move [[G-Max Snooze]], might be inspired by {{wp|Aillen}}, a supernatural giant of Irish folklore that used music to put people to sleep. | Gigantamax Grimmsnarl, specifically its move [[G-Max Snooze]], might be inspired by {{wp|Aillen}}, a supernatural giant of Irish folklore that used music to put people to sleep. | ||