Milotic (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

Milotic seems to be based on a {{wp|sea serpent}} and a {{wp|mermaid}} due to its hair-like fins, pale upper body, and scaly lower body. It is also similar to an {{wp|oarfish}}, which have very long bodies and red fins. Its tail fin resembles a {{wp|hand fan}}, and its colorful scales resemble {{wp|stained glass}}. Its feminine appearance and history of being depicted in art indicate that it may be inspired by {{wp|Venus (mythology)|Venus}}, the Roman goddess of love and beauty. Its drastic transformation after evolving from {{p|Feebas}} may be inspired by the classic fairy tale ''{{wp|The Ugly Duckling}}'', where a small and feeble duckling is treated as an outcast by other animals until it eventually grows up to be a beautiful swan.