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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Houndoom | Houndoom appears to be based on the legends of {{wp|hellhound}}s and {{wp|black dog (ghost)|black dogs}}, possibly {{wp|Cerberus}} of {{wp|Greek mythology|Greek}} mythology. Its horns and pointed tail resemble common depictions of the {{wp|devil}}. Its build and coloration are similar to a {{wp|Dobermann}}, and it also bears some resemblance to the extinct {{wp|thylacine}} due to the stripe-like bony ridges on its back. Its pack-hunting and social nature are reminiscent of {{wp|Wolf|wolves}} and {{wp|African wild dog}}s. | ||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
Houndoom | Houndoom may be a combination of ''{{wp|hound}}'' and ''{{tt|doom|death or a terrible fate}}''. | ||
Hellgar | Hellgar may be a combination of ''{{wp|hell}}'' and ''{{tt|gar|Old English for ''spear''}}'' (referring to its tail.) | ||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== |
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