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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Pyroar is based on a lion. The style of its fur, in particular the spiked areas on its limbs and tail, more than likely is a reference to {{wp|Lion (heraldry)|stylized lions in heraldry and coat of arms}}. The yellow pattern on the mane of a male Pyroar is similar in shape to the ''Daimonji'', a bonfire lit during the Japanese festival {{wp|Gozan no Okuribi}} in the shape of the symbol 大 (meaning ''great'' or ''large''). The shape also resembles the kanji for fire (火), as written in certain (often calligraphic) styles. Its gender ratio ( | Pyroar is based on a lion. The style of its fur, in particular the spiked areas on its limbs and tail, more than likely is a reference to {{wp|Lion (heraldry)|stylized lions in heraldry and coat of arms}}. The yellow pattern on the mane of a male Pyroar is similar in shape to the ''Daimonji'', a bonfire lit during the Japanese festival {{wp|Gozan no Okuribi}} in the shape of the symbol 大 (meaning ''great'' or ''large''). The shape also resembles the kanji for fire (火), as written in certain (often calligraphic) styles. Its gender ratio (12.5% male, 87.5% female) also resembles lions prides, which consist of one primary male lion, several females and one or two lesser males. | ||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||