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There are many '''myths''' in the [[Sinnoh]] region. Below are several from {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} from the library in [[Canalave City]] | There are many '''myths''' in the [[Sinnoh]] region. Below are several from {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} from the library in [[Canalave City]]. | ||
==Sinnoh Myth== | ==Sinnoh Myth== | ||
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===Notes=== | ===Notes=== | ||
*The Pokémon may possibly refer to {{p|Giratina}}, which in turn would explain why the myth refers to Veilstone City, as it is the closest city to the [[Turnback Cave]]. | * The Pokémon may possibly refer to {{p|Giratina}}, which in turn would explain why the myth refers to Veilstone City, as it is the closest city to the [[Turnback Cave]]. | ||
*This proves that Pokémon are or were indeed eaten, a fact already suggested by [[Mom]]'s [[Cinnabar Island|Cinnabar]] Volcano Burgers in [[Generation II]]. | * This proves that Pokémon are or were indeed eaten, a fact already suggested by [[Mom]]'s [[Cinnabar Island|Cinnabar]] Volcano Burgers in [[Generation II]]. | ||
==The Original Story== | ==The Original Story== | ||
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*This has some parallels with {{wp|Taoism}} and perhaps {{wp|Shinto|Shintoism}}. Creation in Taoism starts with a single energy, dividing into a duality (often referred to as {{wp|Yin and Yang}}), then into three parts, and finally into the rest of creation. Compare, for example, the Korean {{wp|Taeguk|Taeguk and Samtaeguk}} symbols, also seen in China and Japan which reflect this belief. | * This has some parallels with {{wp|Taoism}} and perhaps {{wp|Shinto|Shintoism}}. Creation in Taoism starts with a single energy, dividing into a duality (often referred to as {{wp|Yin and Yang}}), then into three parts, and finally into the rest of creation. Compare, for example, the Korean {{wp|Taeguk|Taeguk and Samtaeguk}} symbols, also seen in China and Japan which reflect this belief. | ||
**Similar parallels can be found in other creation myths, but not as directly. In fact, this seems to be more easily attributed to a common theme among creation myths than as a source of inspiration; several creation myths start with one being which splits or creates other beings from its body, including {{wp|Hinduism}} and {{wp|Greek mythology}}. | ** Similar parallels can be found in other creation myths, but not as directly. In fact, this seems to be more easily attributed to a common theme among creation myths than as a source of inspiration; several creation myths start with one being which splits or creates other beings from its body, including {{wp|Hinduism}} and {{wp|Greek mythology}}. | ||
This myth describes how Sinnoh's first Pokémon, {{p|Arceus}}, also known as the Original One, came to be, from the Egg that appeared in the chaos. Also, the two beings that Arceus makes are {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}, creators of time and space, respectively. Arceus creates three living things as well, which are {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Azelf}}, and {{p|Mesprit}}, the only Pokémon which can control Dialga and Palkia. Arceus thereafter went into the [[Hall of Origin]] high above the [[Spear Pillar]], to wait for the [[Azure Flute]] to be played. | This myth describes how Sinnoh's first Pokémon, {{p|Arceus}}, also known as the Original One, came to be, from the Egg that appeared in the chaos. Also, the two beings that Arceus makes are {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}, creators of time and space, respectively. Arceus creates three living things as well, which are {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Azelf}}, and {{p|Mesprit}}, the only Pokémon which can control Dialga and Palkia. Arceus thereafter went into the [[Hall of Origin]] high above the [[Spear Pillar]], to wait for the [[Azure Flute]] to be played. | ||
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*The effects caused by encountering the Pokémon can be described as the loss of {{p2|Uxie|knowledge}}, {{p2|Mesprit|emotions}} and {{p2|Azelf|will}}. | * The effects caused by encountering the Pokémon can be described as the loss of {{p2|Uxie|knowledge}}, {{p2|Mesprit|emotions}} and {{p2|Azelf|will}}. | ||
==Sinnoh Folk Tales== | ==Sinnoh Folk Tales== | ||
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*Sinnoh Folk Story 2 is reminiscent of the Scottish tales of selkies. | * Sinnoh Folk Story 2 is reminiscent of the Scottish tales of selkies. | ||
*In the literal translation of Sinnoh Folk Story 3, the myth originally referred to Pokémon and people marrying each other. | * In the literal translation of Sinnoh Folk Story 3, the myth originally referred to Pokémon and people marrying each other. | ||
*This myth also addresses evolution in the Pokémon world from Man to Pokémon or vice versa. | * This myth also addresses evolution in the Pokémon world from Man to Pokémon or vice versa. | ||
==[[Snowpoint Temple]] myth== | ==[[Snowpoint Temple]] myth== | ||
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{{p2|Regigigas|the king}} will appear.</ab> | {{p2|Regigigas|the king}} will appear.</ab> | ||
This myth is not in the Canalave Library, but rather engraved on {{p|Regigigas}}'s body. Upon reading it, if the player has {{p|Regirock}}, {{p|Regice}}, and {{p|Registeel}} in their party, Regigigas | This myth is not in the Canalave Library, but rather engraved on {{p|Regigigas}}'s body. Upon reading it, if the player has {{p|Regirock}}, {{p|Regice}}, and {{p|Registeel}} in their party, Regigigas awakens and battles the player. | ||
[[Category:Pokémon world]] | [[Category:Pokémon world]] | ||