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Zoroark appears to be based on the ''{{wp|kitsune}}'' of Japanese folklore, a shape-shifting mythical {{wp|fox}} that would trick unsuspecting travelers for fun. Its facial markings may draw from ''{{wp|Kabuki}}'' and ''{{wp|Noh}}'' theater makeup. It also resembles a {{wp|werewolf}}, due to the fact that it is an anthropomorphic {{wp|Canidae|canid}}, like most werewolves. | Zoroark appears to be based on the ''{{wp|kitsune}}'' of Japanese folklore, a shape-shifting mythical {{wp|fox}} that would trick unsuspecting travelers for fun. Its facial markings may draw from ''{{wp|Kabuki}}'' and ''{{wp|Noh}}'' theater makeup. It also resembles a {{wp|werewolf}}, due to the fact that it is an anthropomorphic {{wp|Canidae|canid}}, like most werewolves. | ||
Hisuian Zoroark may draw inspiration from {{wp|revenant}}s. Its coloration may be based on kitsune masks. | Hisuian Zoroark may draw inspiration from {{wp|vengeful ghost}}s and {{wp|revenant}}s. Its coloration may be based on kitsune masks. | ||
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Zoroark may be a combination of ''zorro'' (Spanish for ''fox'') and ''dark'', 悪 ''aku'' (evil), or ''arch-'' (prefix for "top" or "chief"). | Zoroark may be a combination of ''zorro'' (Spanish for ''fox'') and ''dark'', 悪 ''aku'' (evil), or ''arch-'' (prefix for "top" or "chief"). | ||