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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
===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 {{wp|Eagle Owl}}.
 
====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}}).
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