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Altaria is likely based on a {{wp|Peng (mythology)|Peng}}, a Chinese legendary bird of enormous size, said to travel 3000 {{wp|li (unit)|li}} in one flap of its mighty, cloud-like wings. It is often portrayed as having a fish's head and whiskers. | Altaria is likely based on a {{wp|Peng (mythology)|Peng}}, a Chinese legendary bird of enormous size, said to travel 3000 {{wp|li (unit)|li}} in one flap of its mighty, cloud-like wings. It is often portrayed as having a fish's head and whiskers. | ||
The shape of the fluff on Mega Altaria's head may draw inspiration from {{wp| | The shape of the fluff on Mega Altaria's head may draw inspiration from {{wp|ushanka}}s. | ||
===Name origin=== | ===Name origin=== | ||