#folklore pokemon

[historianofgalar]

I just read that in Typhlosion myth everybody seems to be talking about. It was quite interesting, and I do love reading old folklore. However, one thing that struck to me was the ending.

"That's how people found out.

"Bakufun (Typhlosion) is half human."

This was written at a time when knowledge of pokemon was very limited, and it's safe to assume that people back then thought that Typhlosion might've been part human, part pokemon. It makes sense. Typhlosion has very human eyes, is the same height as a human, and sometimes walks on its hind legs. The story could've been written to explain how that happened.

It wouldn't be the first time we've heard stories like this. Kadabra once being human is a more recent one, but that's obviously false. There's also plenty of myths of Zorark (both Unovan and Hisuian) transforming into beautiful women to seduce men. But, I guess more people are shocked to hear this due to it being a very well-known pokemon.

[historianofgalar]

Folklore Pokemon: Sāriknight

Sāriknight is a mythical pokemon that appear in many beliefs and folklore related to Arceus. They have the appearance of Gardevoir and Mega Gardevoir, but with differently shaped ears, completely green (sometimes yellow) eyes, lighter hair, and wings. They are said to be messengers of Arceus. While they originated in Hoenn of them being messengers of Rayquaza, beliefs of them soon spread around the world, and are now most commonly associated with the Arceus faith.

(Artwork of one in an old folklore book written in the late 1500s)

Their name comes from the word "Sār" meaning "princes" and "Sirknight," which is their Hoenn name. Legends state that these pokemon often give messages to humans through dreams or unown, with some sources even stating that they give prophecies using these methods. Despite their supposed strength, Sāriknight was stated to not be as strong as legendaries, but more powerful than the average mythical.

//this can be used by anyone if you credit me!

[historianofgalar]

Announcement: Folklore Pokemon

Hello, Rotomblr👋. I wanted to announce something I'm doing!

Many people don't know of the pokemon that appear in folklore. Many of the books and Fairy tales we read as children showed us Pokemon that are around today with not many edits. But did you know that many myths and legends contain fabled pokemon that only appear in these myths. I'm someone who studies these myths, and I wanted to share them! Every once in a while, I will post pokemon that only appear in fables and talk about their myths and potential origins and where they stem from.

Ooc; Based on this post. Basically, I'm making mythical pokemon that are actually myths and appear in old stories.

[historianofgalar]

//Aight, what are some cool myths you wanna see turn into folklore pokemon? I'm making a list of them rn, and I wanna add more to it

[historianofgalar]

I suspect that the alleged Sāriknight that someone posted a photograph of is, in actuality, either a very talented Ditto or an equally talented Zorua or Zoroark. Ditto have a long and storied history of being trained for practical effects in stage productions and movies; It is entirely possible that someone would train a Ditto to take the form of a Sāriknight for one reason or another. A Zorua or Zoroark would likely require another Pokémon to use Telekinesis on them, or to themselves use Magnet Rise via Copycat, in order to appear to truly fly.

I can admire the effort that went in to such a photograph, but I find it very impolite for the poster to share it without clarifying the methods used to produce it. Posting fake photographs of cryptids and mythical Pokémon just makes things harder for those of us who want to find actual information. :(

Yeah, I agree with this. Many movies have used specifically trained Ditto to act as legendaries or mythicals, and Zoroark can be very talented in their illusions. You gotta admire the effort though.