Lugia (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

It is possible that Lugia may be based on ''{{wp|Ryūjin}}'', a dragon who lived on the ocean floor and was the {{wp|Shinto}} god of the sea. The two have similarities in mythology, and Lugia's {{Shiny}} colors (red and white) are the same colors as the coral {{wp|Ryūgū-jō|''Ryūjin''{{'}}s palace}} was made of. In addition, it is worth noting that {{wp|Chinese dragon|dragon}} (yang, male) and {{wp|Fenghuang|Chinese phoenix}} (yin, female) duality is prevalent in Eastern mythology, and Ho-Oh is the Japanese name of the Fenghuang (Chinese phoenix). In keeping with this, Lugia resembles a {{wp|wyvern}}, a variety of dragons with a single set of forelimbs that serve as wings. It may also be an embodiment of storms. Lugia's aquatic tendencies could also relate it to aquatic birds. Its avian body, coloration, and face-markings suggest that it may be somewhat draw inspiration from the {{wp|grey heron}}. The {{wp|beluga whale}}, a white whale with similar body shape and coloration to Lugia, may also be a basis for its design and name. It might also be based on {{wp|Bahamut}} (giant fish), and Bahamut is often being portrayed as a dragon-like creature in modern fantasy, hence its fish-like and dragon-like appearance.