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In Keshin Forme, Landorus is based on the {{wp|Inari (mythology)|Inari}}, the {{wp|kami}} of fertility. It may also have drawn inspiration from {{wp|Jinn|genies}}. | In Keshin Forme, Landorus is based on the {{wp|Inari (mythology)|Inari}}, the {{wp|kami}} of fertility. It may also have drawn inspiration from {{wp|Jinn|genies}}. | ||
In Reijuu Forme, Landorus seems to be based on a predatory mammal, most likely a tiger or other large feline. It may also draw inspiration from the {{wp|White Tiger (Chinese astronomy)|White Tiger}} of the Chinese Four Symbols constellation. | In Reijuu Forme, Landorus seems to be based on a predatory mammal, most likely a tiger or other large feline. It may also draw inspiration from the {{wp|White Tiger (Chinese astronomy)|White Tiger}} of the Chinese Four Symbols constellation, or from {{wp|Tezcatlipoca}} or {{wp|Tepeyollotl}}, gods from the Aztec mythology that resemble a jaguar. | ||
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