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Golurk and its pre-evolved form are based on {{wp|golem}}s.<ref name=ND205/> The crack and strap on its chest may be a reference to the golem in the Jewish story ''{{wp|Golem#The classic narrative: The Golem of Prague|The Golem of Prague}}''. The golem in this story was also believed to be able to summon the spirits of the dead, which was likely the reasoning for Golurk's {{t|Ghost}} type. | Golurk and its pre-evolved form are based on {{wp|golem}}s.<ref name=ND205/> The crack and strap on its chest may be a reference to the golem in the Jewish story ''{{wp|Golem#The classic narrative: The Golem of Prague|The Golem of Prague}}''. The golem in this story was also believed to be able to summon the spirits of the dead, which was likely the reasoning for Golurk's {{t|Ghost}} type. | ||
Considering its body structure and ability to transform into cannon and fly, Golurk may also be inspired by giant robots seen in {{wp|mecha anime and manga}}. Golurk also has elements resembling a {{wp|gladiator}}, such as a skirt and shoulder pads. Given its greenish color and the fact that [[Unova]] is based on the {{wp|New York City metropolitan area}}, Golurk may also be partially inspired by the {{wp|Statue of Liberty}}. Being the soldiers of an ancient civilisation, it may also be inspired by the {{wp|Terracotta Army}}, a collection of thousands of clay statues in China built circa 210 BCE to protect the first {{wp|Emperor of China}}, {{wp|Qin Shi Huang}}. | Considering its body structure and ability to transform into cannon and fly, Golurk may also be inspired by giant robots seen in {{wp|mecha anime and manga}}. Golurk also has elements resembling a {{wp|gladiator}}, such as a skirt and shoulder pads. Given its greenish color and the fact that [[Unova]] (the first region in which this Pokémon was seen by the general public) is based on the {{wp|New York City metropolitan area}}, Golurk may also be partially inspired by the {{wp|Statue of Liberty}}. Being the soldiers of an ancient civilisation, it may also be inspired by the {{wp|Terracotta Army}}, a collection of thousands of clay statues in China built circa 210 BCE to protect the first {{wp|Emperor of China}}, {{wp|Qin Shi Huang}}. | ||
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