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===Origin===
===Origin===
Xatu seems to be based on a {{wp|resplendent quetzal}} with design elements from a {{wp|Native Americans in the United States|Native American}} {{wp|totem}} or {{wp|kachina}}. Behaviorally, it displays the ancient art of Sun Gazing, a form of spiritual meditation practiced by the Aztec and Mayan peoples in the belief that it would give them supernatural power; this is referenced by the fact that Xatu is part-{{t|Psychic}}.
Xatu seems to be based on a {{wp|resplendent quetzal}} with design elements from a {{wp|Native Americans in the United States|Native American}} {{wp|totem}} or {{wp|kachina}}. Behaviorally, it displays the ancient art of Sun Gazing, a form of spiritual meditation practiced by the Aztec and Mayan peoples in the belief that it would give them supernatural power (hence Xatu being {{type|Psychic}}).


Xatu distinctly resembles the birdlike enemy in Stage 2 of {{wp|Pulseman}}, as they both share a nearly identical color scheme and similar shape.
Xatu distinctly resembles the birdlike enemy in Stage 2 of {{wp|Pulseman}}, as they both share a nearly identical color scheme and similar shape.