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With the number of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon in existence, the fanbase has for years theorized about how Legendary Pokémon function within a broader scheme of lore, creation, and determining how the timelines and storylines of core series games are connected. Including themes of folklore, religion, and history, this episode focuses on constructing a timeline detailing the origins of Legendary Pokémon, their impact on the world, and the many dynamics and connections between Legendary and Mythical Pokémon within a mythological scheme.
Timestamps:
01:03 - Defining Relations between Legendary Pokémon
> 02:13 - Precedents on Legendary Pokémon Timelines
> 05:10 - Key Themes for the Timeline
10:37 - Recapping Creator Pokémon
25:03 - Chapter 1: Origins
35:30 - Chapter 2: Formation
48:10 - Chapter 3: Cultivation
1:06:30 - Chapter 4: Intervention
1:22:52 - Conclusion + What happens next?
Links/Resources:
- Legendary Pokémon
> Arceus
> Dialga
> Palkia
> Giratina
> The Lake Guardians
- Mythical Pokémon
- Kami
The Lore Research Lab Reference Episodes
(Creator's Note: All theories expressed in this episode are subject to change. Some content in this episode deals with religions and myths in the real world; all research discussing such information is explained and described solely from a scholarly perspective. I do not claim ownership over the products, sources, and images that come from this game; images have been taken from my own copy of Pokémon Legends: Arceus and are solely being used for entertainment purposes.)
By ARKWith the number of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon in existence, the fanbase has for years theorized about how Legendary Pokémon function within a broader scheme of lore, creation, and determining how the timelines and storylines of core series games are connected. Including themes of folklore, religion, and history, this episode focuses on constructing a timeline detailing the origins of Legendary Pokémon, their impact on the world, and the many dynamics and connections between Legendary and Mythical Pokémon within a mythological scheme.
Timestamps:
01:03 - Defining Relations between Legendary Pokémon
> 02:13 - Precedents on Legendary Pokémon Timelines
> 05:10 - Key Themes for the Timeline
10:37 - Recapping Creator Pokémon
25:03 - Chapter 1: Origins
35:30 - Chapter 2: Formation
48:10 - Chapter 3: Cultivation
1:06:30 - Chapter 4: Intervention
1:22:52 - Conclusion + What happens next?
Links/Resources:
- Legendary Pokémon
> Arceus
> Dialga
> Palkia
> Giratina
> The Lake Guardians
- Mythical Pokémon
- Kami
The Lore Research Lab Reference Episodes
(Creator's Note: All theories expressed in this episode are subject to change. Some content in this episode deals with religions and myths in the real world; all research discussing such information is explained and described solely from a scholarly perspective. I do not claim ownership over the products, sources, and images that come from this game; images have been taken from my own copy of Pokémon Legends: Arceus and are solely being used for entertainment purposes.)