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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Empoleon | Empoleon appears to be based on an {{wp|emperor penguin}} and an emperor, in reference to its crown-like beak and royal appearance. Its beak also has the appearance of a {{wp|trident}}, a fishing tool and the weapon of choice for the Greek god of the sea, {{wp|Poseidon}}. Based on its name in various languages, Empoleon may take inspiration from {{wp|Napoleon Bonaparte}}, an emperor of {{wp|France}}. It also bears some resemblance to the {{wp|royal penguin}}. Its ability to cut through ice with its sharp wings could be a reference to an {{wp|icebreaker}}. | ||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
Empoleon may be a combination of ''emperor'' or ''emperor penguin'', ''South Pole'', and ''{{wp|Napoleon}}'' | Empoleon may be a combination of ''emperor'' or ''emperor penguin'', ''South Pole'', and ''{{wp|Napoleon}}''. | ||
Emperte may be a combination of ''emperor'' or ''emperor penguin'' and ''Bonaparte'' (Napoleon's surname). | Emperte may be a combination of ''emperor'' or ''emperor penguin'' and ''Bonaparte'' (Napoleon's surname). | ||
