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Hoopa Confined may have been inspired by common depictions of {{wp|jinn|djinn}}. The rings around its wrists could have been inspired by the djinn in the story of {{wp|Aladdin}}. | Hoopa Confined may have been inspired by common depictions of {{wp|jinn|djinn}}. The rings around its wrists could have been inspired by the djinn in the story of {{wp|Aladdin}}. | ||
Hoopa Unbound could be specifically be inspired by {{wp|Ifrit}}, powerful djinn or {{wp|demon}}s, which are often depicted as malicious, or {{wp|Marid}}, evil | Hoopa Unbound could be specifically be inspired by {{wp|Ifrit}}, powerful djinn or {{wp|demon}}s, which are often depicted as malicious, or {{wp|Marid}}, evil djinn or {{wp|devil}}s, which according to some stories do the exact opposite of what they are commanded to do. Its six arms may be drawn from certain {{wp|Hindu deities}}, who were often depicted with multiple arms. It may also be based on the {{wp|Gegenees}}, who were a tribe of six-armed giants who fought the {{wp|Argonauts}} in {{wp|Greek mythology}}. Its tail and horns may also derive from common depictions of demons, the circle motif thus may be inspired by {{wp|magic circle|summoning circles}}. | ||
Hoopa's relationship with the [[Prison Bottle]] is similar to the djinn's with its lamp in traditional Arabian stories, since its full power is sealed within its respective vessel. Hoopa only being able to maintain its Unbound state for three days parallels the limit to the number of wishes a djinn can grant to its current master. | Hoopa's relationship with the [[Prison Bottle]] is similar to the djinn's with its lamp in traditional Arabian stories, since its full power is sealed within its respective vessel. Hoopa only being able to maintain its Unbound state for three days parallels the limit to the number of wishes a djinn can grant to its current master. | ||