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'''Horkus Porkus''' (also known as '''Phil''') is an [[List of enemies|enemy]] in the [[Smithsnorian Museum]] in ''[[Wario: Master of Disguise]]''. It is the statue of a | |image=[[File:Horkus Porkus.png]]<br>Sprite from ''Wario: Master of Disguise'' | ||
|first_appearance=''[[Wario: Master of Disguise]]'' ([[List of games by date#2007|2007]]) | |||
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'''Horkus Porkus''' (also known as '''Phil''') is an [[List of enemies|enemy]] in the [[Smithsnorian Museum]] in ''[[Wario: Master of Disguise]]''. It is the statue of a god who can look straight into the heart of all men. Due to a tragic spelling error, most people call him "Phil" as said in the game. To defeat this statue, [[Wario]] must jump on it multiple times. Three of these statues appear in the game. | |||
The statue's design is that of a man with a bird's head, which is very reminicent of the way in which Horus the falcon-headed god is depicted in [[wikipedia:Ancient Egyptian religion|ancient Egyptian mythology]], as is the overall statue motif. Horkus Porkus' name comes from the phrase "Hocus Pocus", which refers to magic. | The statue's design is that of a man with a bird's head, which is very reminicent of the way in which Horus the falcon-headed god is depicted in [[wikipedia:Ancient Egyptian religion|ancient Egyptian mythology]], as is the overall statue motif. Horkus Porkus' name comes from the phrase "Hocus Pocus", which refers to magic. | ||
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|JapM=Pun on "{{wp|Horus}}" (an Egyptian god) and possibly "{{wp|Holstein Friesian cattle|Holstein}}" (a breed of dairy cattle from northern Holland) | |JapM=Pun on "{{wp|Horus}}" (an Egyptian god) and possibly "{{wp|Holstein Friesian cattle|Holstein}}" (a breed of dairy cattle from northern Holland) | ||
|Ita=Horkus Porkus | |Ita=Horkus Porkus | ||
|Fre=Horcus Porcus | |||
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Latest revision as of 22:16, August 28, 2024
| Horkus Porkus | |
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 Sprite from Wario: Master of Disguise | |
| First appearance | Wario: Master of Disguise (2007) |
Horkus Porkus (also known as Phil) is an enemy in the Smithsnorian Museum in Wario: Master of Disguise. It is the statue of a god who can look straight into the heart of all men. Due to a tragic spelling error, most people call him "Phil" as said in the game. To defeat this statue, Wario must jump on it multiple times. Three of these statues appear in the game.
The statue's design is that of a man with a bird's head, which is very reminicent of the way in which Horus the falcon-headed god is depicted in ancient Egyptian mythology, as is the overall statue motif. Horkus Porkus' name comes from the phrase "Hocus Pocus", which refers to magic.
In-game description[edit]
The statue of a god who can look straight into the hearts of all men. Due to a tragic spelling error, most people call him "Phil".
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ホルス・タイン[?] Horusu Tain |
Pun on "Horus" (an Egyptian god) and possibly "Holstein" (a breed of dairy cattle from northern Holland) | |
| French | Horcus Porcus[?] | - | |
| Italian | Horkus Porkus[?] | - |
