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In Incarnate Forme, Tornadus is based on {{wp|Fūjin}}, the {{wp|kami}} of wind.<ref>[http://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-nintendo-dream/ Translation of the Nintendo Dream interview]</ref> It may also have drawn inspiration from {{wp|genies}}. | In Incarnate Forme, Tornadus is based on {{wp|Fūjin}}, the ''{{wp|kami}}'' of wind.<ref>[http://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-nintendo-dream/ Translation of the Nintendo Dream interview]</ref> It may also have drawn inspiration from {{wp|Jinn|genies}}. | ||
In Therian Forme, Tornadus seems to be based on a bird of prey, most likely an eagle, vulture or other large avian species. It may also draw inspiration from the {{wp|Vermilion Bird}} of the {{wp|Four Symbols | In Therian Forme, Tornadus seems to be based on a {{wp|bird of prey}}, most likely an {{wp|eagle}}, {{wp|vulture}}, or other large avian species. It may also draw inspiration from the {{wp|Vermilion Bird}} of the {{wp|Four Symbols|Chinese Four Symbols}} constellation; or from {{wp|Huītzilōpōchtli}}, a god from the Aztec mythology that resembles a hummingbird. | ||
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