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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Zygarde's 10%, 50%, and Complete Formes may be inspired in part by the three children of {{wp|Loki}} and {{wp|Angrboða}}: {{wp|Fenrir}}, {{wp|Jörmungandr}}, and {{wp|Hel (being)|Hel}} | Zygarde's 10%, 50%, and Complete Formes may be inspired in part by the three children of {{wp|Loki}} and {{wp|Angrboða}}: {{wp|Fenrir}}, {{wp|Jörmungandr}}, and {{wp|Hel (being)|Hel}}. | ||
Zygarde 10% Forme | Zygarde 10% Forme may be based on Fenrir. The green scarf-like object around its neck could be based on {{wp|Gleipnir}}, the rope that binds Fenrir. This Forme could also draw inspiration from {{wp|Garmr}}, the watchdog that guards {{wp|Hel (location)|Helheim}}'s gate. In appearance, Zygarde 10% Forme resembles a {{wp|Doberman Pinscher}}. | ||
Zygarde 50% Forme's appearance is based on a serpent in the shape of the letter Z. It may also draw inspiration from Jörmungandr, a sea serpent that encircles the earth, and {{wp|Níðhöggr}}, a dragon that gnaws at the roots of {{wp|Yggdrasill}}, the world tree. Jörmungandr specifically is a classic example of an {{wp|ouroboros}}, a symbol used to represent cyclicality. | Zygarde 50% Forme's appearance is based on a serpent in the shape of the letter Z. It may also draw inspiration from Jörmungandr, a sea serpent that encircles the earth, and {{wp|Níðhöggr}}, a dragon that gnaws at the roots of {{wp|Yggdrasill}}, the world tree. Jörmungandr specifically is a classic example of an {{wp|ouroboros}}, a symbol used to represent cyclicality. | ||
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Zygarde Complete Forme may be based on Hel, the ruler of {{wp|Hel (location)|Helheim}}, the realm of the dead in Nordic myth. She is often depicted as a half alive and half dead being, which may have inspired Zygarde's theme of balance between life and death. The colors on Complete Forme's chest match the colors of the real-world {{wp|flag of France}}, the country which inspired the [[region]] of [[Kalos]], as well as the main colors of {{p|Xerneas}} and {{p|Yveltal}}, the version mascots of X and Y. | Zygarde Complete Forme may be based on Hel, the ruler of {{wp|Hel (location)|Helheim}}, the realm of the dead in Nordic myth. She is often depicted as a half alive and half dead being, which may have inspired Zygarde's theme of balance between life and death. The colors on Complete Forme's chest match the colors of the real-world {{wp|flag of France}}, the country which inspired the [[region]] of [[Kalos]], as well as the main colors of {{p|Xerneas}} and {{p|Yveltal}}, the version mascots of X and Y. | ||
Zygarde Cell and Zygarde Core are based on | Zygarde Cell and Zygarde Core are based on cells and possibly {{wp|flatworm}}s, specifically {{wp|Planarian|planaria}}. Planaria and other similar flatworms are notable for their regenerative abilities, and will eventually form into multiple creatures if split apart. The fact that many Zygarde Cells make up a single larger creature may be in reference to this. Due to this ability Zygarde may also be inspired by {{wp|slime mold|slime molds}}, who start out as collections of single cells that aggregate into larger multi-cellular creatures. Some planarians' {{wp|ocelli}} also resemble eyes, which may have inspired the designs for the Cell and Core Zygarde. The Core may also be inspired by members of {{wp|Euglena}}, green single-celled creatures that feed off sunlight and share traits with both plants and animals. The hexagons within them likely represent a {{wp|cell nucleus}}. | ||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
Zygarde comes from the letter {{wp|Z}}. It may be derived from ζυγωτός ''zygōtos'' (Greek for ''joined''), ''zygote'', and ''garde'' (French for ''guard''), and ''zygōtos'' and ''midgard'' (Old Norse: ''Miðgarðr''). | Zygarde comes from the letter {{wp|Z}}. It may be derived from ζυγωτός ''zygōtos'' (Greek for ''joined''), ''zygote'', and ''garde'' (French for ''guard''), and ''zygōtos'' and ''midgard'' (Old Norse: ''Miðgarðr''). | ||