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-Grimmsnarl seems to be based on large, malevolent folkloric monsters such as the {{wp|troll}}s, {{wp|ogre}}s and possibly {{wp|oni}} which are commonly depicted with grotesque appearances and abundant hair. It also seems to share some elements of {{wp|goblin}}s with its pre-evolved forms. In addition, it resembles depictions of {{wp|Grendel}}, an antagonistic creature from the Old English epic poem ''{{wp|Beowulf}}'', described as a "creature of darkness" and known for his monstrous strength.
+Due to its connection with Hatterene, its exclusive G-max move ability to cause sleepness and full male gender ratio, Grimmsnarl may be inspired by  the{{wp|Coco (folklore)|Coco}}, the male counterpart of a forest witch, depicted as a shapeshifting {{wp|bugbear}}, both mentioned in lullabies and used in some cultures to frighten children that do not want to sleep or stay quiet.
+Given the backstabbing motif carried through Grimmsnarl's evolutionary line, it also seems to be based on the {{wp|ogre}} from the {{wp|Hop-o'-My-Thumb}} fairytale by {{wp|Charles Perrault}}, that allows children to sleep in his house for a night with the intent to devour them. In addition, It may also be inspired by large other malevolent folkloric monsters such as {{wp|troll}}s and {{wp|oni}}s which are commonly depicted with grotesque appearances and abundant hair. The fact that its strength comes from its hair may be a reference to {{wp|Samson}} from the {{wp|Book of Judges}}.
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