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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Noctowl's appearance is based on that of the Japanese {{wp|Eagle Owl}}, who were seen as wise divine messengers of the gods. | Noctowl's appearance is based on that of the Japanese {{wp|Eagle Owl}}, who were seen as wise divine messengers of the gods. | ||
Noctowl's appearence could also be based on ''Night Owl'', a comic's superhero whose cloack is very similar to Noctowl's chest. | |||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
Noctowl's name is a combination of ''{{wp|nocturnal}}'' and ''{{wp|owl}}''. Its Japanese name is a combination of 夜 ''yoru'' (night), and 木菟 ''mimizuku'' ({{wp|horned owl}}). | Noctowl's name is a combination of ''{{wp|nocturnal}}'' and ''{{wp|owl}}''. Its Japanese name is a combination of 夜 ''yoru'' (night), and 木菟 ''mimizuku'' ({{wp|horned owl}}). | ||