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In Keshin Forme, Tornadus is based on {{wp|Fūjin}}, the {{wp|kami}} of wind. It may also have drawn inspiration from {{wp|genies}}. | In Keshin Forme, Tornadus is based on {{wp|Fūjin}}, the {{wp|kami}} of wind. It may also have drawn inspiration from {{wp|genies}}. | ||
In Reijuu 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 Chinese Four Symbols constellation. | In Reijuu 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 Chinese Four Symbols constellation, or from [[wikipedia:Huitzilopochtli|Huitzilopochtli]], a god from the Aztec mythology that resembles a hummingbird. | ||
In an interview with Nintendo Dream, [[Ken Sugimori]] revealed that Tornadus was originally intended to be red. | In an interview with Nintendo Dream, [[Ken Sugimori]] revealed that Tornadus was originally intended to be red. | ||