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Both Glastrier and its counterpart {{p|Spectrier}}'s relationship with Calyrex appears to be based on the legend of {{wp|Brian Boru}} and the {{wp|Pooka}}. Legend has it that Brian Boru, the High King of Ireland, is the only person to have ever ridden a Pooka, a mischievous faery in the form of a black horse. Brian tamed the Pooka by using a special bridle that contained three hairs from the Pooka's tail and successfully staying on its back through a wild ride. The king then forced the Pooka not to torment Christian people and to never attack an Irishman ever again. This is similar to how Calyrex, a Pokémon known as a king, can only ride its loyal steed, Glastrier or Spectrier, using the Reins of Unity woven in part from hairs from the steed's mane and had to prove itself by riding through the steed's bucking. It also relates to how, in taming this steed, Calyrex stopped the steed Pokémon from tormenting the people of the Crown Tundra. | Both Glastrier and its counterpart {{p|Spectrier}}'s relationship with Calyrex appears to be based on the legend of {{wp|Brian Boru}} and the {{wp|Pooka}}. Legend has it that Brian Boru, the High King of Ireland, is the only person to have ever ridden a Pooka, a mischievous faery in the form of a black horse. Brian tamed the Pooka by using a special bridle that contained three hairs from the Pooka's tail and successfully staying on its back through a wild ride. The king then forced the Pooka not to torment Christian people and to never attack an Irishman ever again. This is similar to how Calyrex, a Pokémon known as a king, can only ride its loyal steed, Glastrier or Spectrier, using the Reins of Unity woven in part from hairs from the steed's mane and had to prove itself by riding through the steed's bucking. It also relates to how, in taming this steed, Calyrex stopped the steed Pokémon from tormenting the people of the Crown Tundra. | ||
The appearance of Glastrier may be based on the {{wp|unicorn}}, the national animal of Scotland – which is the country that the Crown Tundra is based on. The unicorn in mythology is also said to be extremely wild and can only be tamed by the pure of heart; Glastrier is noted to be very aggressive and only the graceful Calyrex was able to tame it. It may also be based on {{wp|Shire horse}}s and {{wp|Clydesdale horse}}s, draft horse breeds from Britain. Its large ice-covered hooves may be a stylization of the horse breeds' large {{wp|feathering (horse)|feathered}} hooves | The appearance of Glastrier may be based on the {{wp|unicorn}}, the national animal of Scotland – which is the country that the Crown Tundra is based on. The unicorn in mythology is also said to be extremely wild and can only be tamed by the pure of heart; Glastrier is noted to be very aggressive and only the graceful Calyrex was able to tame it. It may also be based on {{wp|Shire horse}}s and {{wp|Clydesdale horse}}s, draft horse breeds from Britain. Its large ice-covered hooves may be a stylization of the horse breeds' large {{wp|feathering (horse)|feathered}} hooves. | ||
Glastrier may draw inspiration from legendary horses in {{wp|Celtic mythology}}, such as {{wp|Hengroen}}, a stallion owned by King Arthur in the Welsh tale {{wp|Culhwch and Olwen}}, or {{wp|Liath Macha and Dub Sainglend|Liath Macha}}, a grey-colored chariot | Glastrier may draw inspiration from legendary horses in {{wp|Celtic mythology}}, such as {{wp|Hengroen}}, a stallion owned by King Arthur in the Welsh tale {{wp|Culhwch and Olwen}}, or {{wp|Liath Macha and Dub Sainglend|Liath Macha}}, a grey-colored chariot horse owned by the hero {{wp|Cú Chulainn}} in the {{wp|Ulster Cycle}} of {{wp|Irish Mythology}}. In addition, its tail shape may be a reference to an equestrian tail guard worn over the {{wp|Rump (animal)|dock}} of a military or sport horse, leaving the tail fan spreading. It may also take inspiration from other {{wp|water horse}}s in Celtic and Nordic folklore, such as the nykur, the water horse of Iceland and the Faroese Islands. This water horse is said to be white in color, and according to Icelanders, the sound of ice cracking on frozen lakes is the sound of the nykur's neighing, which may also connect to Glastrier's Ability, {{a|Chilling Neigh}}. It also bears similarity to {{wp|Glashtyn}}, a water horse or {{wp|goblin}} of Manx folklore whose name derives from ''glas(s)'', the Celtic word for 'stream'. The Glashtyn is sometimes called the "Howler", because its eerie cry is said to warn of approaching storms, which may also be referenced by Glastrier's Ability. The Glashtyn is also said to fear fire, which Glastrier is weak to due to its Ice typing. | ||
Alternatively, Glastrier may draw inspiration from the mythological ''{{wp|Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse}}'', Glastrier representing the white horse of Conquest given its belligerent nature and purported desire to take anything it wants by force. It may also be based on the white-colored knight chess piece. Together with Spectrier, it may also be partly inspired by ''{{wp|Ema (Shinto)|Ema}}'' plaques and horse effigies in Shinto shrines that pray for good harvest. | Alternatively, Glastrier may draw inspiration from the mythological ''{{wp|Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse}}'', Glastrier representing the white horse of Conquest given its belligerent nature and purported desire to take anything it wants by force. It may also be based on the white-colored knight chess piece. Together with Spectrier, it may also be partly inspired by ''{{wp|Ema (Shinto)|Ema}}'' plaques and horse effigies in Shinto shrines that pray for good harvest. | ||