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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Keldeo is most likely based on the {{wp|Scotland|Scottish}} legend of the {{wp|kelpie}}, a supernatural water horse that sometimes appeared as a lost pony. This is evidenced by the fact that Keldeo appears in the [[Crown Tundra]], an area based on Scotland. Keldeo is also likely based on the {{wp|Qilin|kirin}}, also referred to as the "Chinese {{wp|unicorn}}" which are often depicted with a single backward curving horn and | Keldeo is most likely based on the {{wp|Scotland|Scottish}} legend of the {{wp|kelpie}}, a supernatural water horse that sometimes appeared as a lost pony. This is evidenced by the fact that Keldeo appears in the [[Crown Tundra]], an area based on Scotland. Keldeo is also likely based on the {{wp|Qilin|kirin}}, also referred to as the "Chinese {{wp|unicorn}}", which are often depicted with a single backward curving horn and the ability to walk on water. | ||
Story-wise, Keldeo | Story-wise, as the rest of the [[Swords of Justice]] draw inspiration from the main characters of ''{{wp|The Three Musketeers}}'', Keldeo may draw inspiration from the character of {{wp|d'Artagnan}} from the novel. Like d'Artagnan, Keldeo is the latest and youngest addition to the group. Keldeo's tail also resembles d'Artagnan's trademark feathered cap. | ||
The three feathers on Resolute Keldeo's head may symbolize its three companions and teachers: blue for {{p|Cobalion}}, yellow for {{p|Terrakion}}, and green for {{p|Virizion}}. | The three feathers on Resolute Form Keldeo's head may symbolize its three companions and teachers: blue for {{p|Cobalion}}, yellow for {{p|Terrakion}}, and green for {{p|Virizion}}. | ||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
Keldeo may be a combination of ''{{wp|kelpie}}'' (a water horse from Celtic folklore), ''kelda'' ({{wp|Old Norse}} for | Keldeo may be a combination of ''{{wp|kelpie}}'' (a water horse from Celtic folklore), ''kelda'' ({{wp|Old Norse}} for well or spring), and ''{{wp|rodeo}}'' (a sport involving skills with horses, cows, and other livestock). It may also involve ''dio'' (Italian for god). | ||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||