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Lairon may be based on the ''{{wp|Korean mythology#Other mythical beings|Bulgasari}}'', a monster that eats iron in Korean legend. Its draconic appearance was most likely inspired by how it appears in {{wp|Pulgasari|the film adaptation}} of the legend. | Lairon may be based on the ''{{wp|Korean mythology#Other mythical beings|Bulgasari}}'', a monster that eats iron in Korean legend. Its draconic appearance was most likely inspired by how it appears in {{wp|Pulgasari|the film adaptation}} of the legend. | ||
Lairon also has a similar body shape to the ''{{wp|Placerias}}'', a mammal-like {{wp|synapsid}} from the {{wp|Triassic}} period | Lairon also has a similar body shape to the ''{{wp|Placerias}}'', a mammal-like {{wp|synapsid}} from the {{wp|Triassic}} period. As its [[Pokémon category]] suggests, its appearance may also be inspired by {{wp|plate armour}}s. | ||
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