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==In the manga== | ==In the manga== | ||
===In the Pokémon BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder manga=== | ===In the Pokémon BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder manga=== | ||
Volcarona is used by [[Alder]] to battle {{OBP|Shin|FAT}} for the ownership of the | Volcarona is used by [[Alder]] to battle {{OBP|Shin|FAT}} for the ownership of the [[Dragon Stones|Light Stone]]. | ||
==In the TCG== | ==In the TCG== | ||
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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Volcarona is based on a moth, particularly the {{wp|Attacus atlas|Atlas moth}}. Concept-wise, it may be based on a {{wp|solar deity}}, a type of god said to be able to control various aspects of the sun such as sunrise, sunset, eclipses, position, etc. The black spots on its wings represent {{wp|sunspot|dark spots on the sun}}. Its wings may be based on the petals of a {{wp|Lilium lancifolium|tiger lily}}, having the same number of extensions, black spots, and red-orange coloring. The head and antennae of Volcarona bear a resemblance to the headpiece of {{wp|Hathor}}, which depicts the horns of the goddess cradling a disk representing the sun in between. Volcarona's appearance may also be loosely based on that of a {{wp|seraph}}, a type of angel that is often associated with fire, as its name literally translates to "burning one". Like Volcarona, seraphim are often depicted with six red wings and no legs. Its color scheme is very similar to some incarnations of {{wp|Mothra}}. | Volcarona is based on a moth, particularly the {{wp|Attacus atlas|Atlas moth}} or {{wp|Hyalophora cecropia|Cecropia Moth}}. Concept-wise, it may be based on a {{wp|solar deity}}, a type of god said to be able to control various aspects of the sun such as sunrise, sunset, eclipses, position, etc. The black spots on its wings represent {{wp|sunspot|dark spots on the sun}}. Its wings may be based on the petals of a {{wp|Lilium lancifolium|tiger lily}}, having the same number of extensions, black spots, and red-orange coloring. The head and antennae of Volcarona bear a resemblance to the headpiece of {{wp|Hathor}}, which depicts the horns of the goddess cradling a disk representing the sun in between. Volcarona's appearance may also be loosely based on that of a {{wp|seraph}}, a type of angel that is often associated with fire, as its name literally translates to "burning one". Like Volcarona, seraphim are often depicted with six red wings and no legs. Its color scheme is very similar to some incarnations of {{wp|Mothra}}. | ||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||