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Victini's appearance seems to be based on うさぎリンゴ ''usagi-ringo'', a method of cutting apple slices to make them look similar to rabbits. Conceptually, it might draw inspiration from {{wp|Nike (mythology)|Nike}}, the Greek, winged goddess of victory; or {{wp|Victoria (mythology)|Victoria}}, the Roman equivalent of Nike. Its tail wings may be a reference to Nike's wings. Its Fire typing may draw from the concept of the {{wp|Eternal flame}}, given the | Victini's appearance seems to be based on うさぎリンゴ ''usagi-ringo'', a method of cutting apple slices to make them look similar to rabbits. Conceptually, it might draw inspiration from {{wp|Nike (mythology)|Nike}}, the Greek, winged goddess of victory; or {{wp|Victoria (mythology)|Victoria}}, the Roman equivalent of Nike. Its tail wings may be a reference to Nike's wings. Its Fire typing may draw from the concept of the {{wp|Eternal flame}}, given the Pokédex describes it as having infinite energy and the eternal flame has been used to represent competition and victory, with, for example, the Olympics. | ||
Its theme of "V" could be linked to it being somewhat of [[Generation V|the fifth Generation]]'s mascot, "V" being the Roman numeral for 5. "V" could also be a reference to the {{wp|V sign}}. | Its theme of "V" could be linked to it being somewhat of [[Generation V|the fifth Generation]]'s mascot, "V" being the Roman numeral for 5. "V" could also be a reference to the {{wp|V sign}}. | ||
