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Medicham resembles a {{wp|primate}} of some sort, like its {{p|Meditite|pre-evolved form}}. It appears to have been based on a practitioner of {{wp|yoga}}. It may have also been based on Arabian {{wp|belly dance}}rs, as its pants resemble traditional {{wp|badlah}} pants and its headgear resembles a {{wp|shawl}}. One headpiece growth, the longest one, resembles a ponytail, which can be seen on Persian genies in most American fiction, such as Jeannie of ''{{wp|I Dream of Jeannie}}'', who also wear bedlahs. | Medicham resembles a {{wp|primate}} of some sort, like its {{p|Meditite|pre-evolved form}}. It appears to have been based on a practitioner of {{wp|yoga}}. It may have also been based on Arabian {{wp|belly dance}}rs, as its pants resemble traditional {{wp|Badlah (Egyptian folklore costume)|badlah}} pants and its headgear resembles a {{wp|shawl}}. One headpiece growth, the longest one, resembles a ponytail, which can be seen on Persian genies in most American fiction, such as Jeannie of ''{{wp|I Dream of Jeannie}}'', who also wear bedlahs. | ||
Additionally, Medicham based on the {{wp|Shaolin Monastery|Shaolin monks}}, who are known for their fighting style. Its [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] form could be a reference to {{wp|Rainmaking (ritual)|rain dances}}. Like its predecessor Meditite, Medicham looks like many {{wp|Hindu deities}}, most especially {{wp|Shiva}} as well as {{wp|Ardhanari}}, a fusion of Shiva and his wife {{wp|Shakti}}. | Additionally, Medicham based on the {{wp|Shaolin Monastery|Shaolin monks}}, who are known for their fighting style. Its [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] form could be a reference to {{wp|Rainmaking (ritual)|rain dances}}. Like its predecessor Meditite, Medicham looks like many {{wp|Hindu deities}}, most especially {{wp|Shiva}} as well as {{wp|Ardhanari}}, a fusion of Shiva and his wife {{wp|Shakti}}. | ||