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Infernape appears to be based on a {{wp|monkey}}. The gold elements in its design, as well as its Japanese name, are may be linked to Son Goku, the Japanese interpretation of the character {{wp|Sun Wukong}}. Sun Wukong is the main character in the Chinese epic ''{{wp|Journey to the West}}'' and is a monkey with powerful abilities. | Infernape appears to be based on a {{wp|monkey}}. The gold elements in its design, as well as its Japanese name, are may be linked to Son Goku, the Japanese interpretation of the character {{wp|Sun Wukong}}. Sun Wukong is the main character in the Chinese epic ''{{wp|Journey to the West}}'' and is a monkey with powerful abilities. | ||
Infernape | Infernape may also be based off the {{wp|Vanara}}, a race of monkey-like humanoids in the Hindu epic ''{{wp|Ramayana}}'', specifically {{wp|Hanuman}}, who was granted immunity to fire. Hanuman is also believed to have influenced Sun Wukong. It may also be based on {{wp|Monkey Kung Fu}}. | ||
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