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'''Horkus Porkus''' (also known as '''Phil''') is an enemy in the [[Smithsnorian Museum]] in ''[[Wario: Master of Disguise]]''. He 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 him various times. 3 of these statues appear in the game.
'''Horkus Porkus''' (also known as '''Phil''') is an [[List of enemies|enemy]] in the [[Smithsnorian Museum]] in ''[[Wario: Master of Disguise]]''. He 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 him various times. 3 of these statues appear in the game.


His design is that of a man with a bird's head, which is very reminicent of [[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.
His design is that of a man with a bird's head, which is very reminicent of [[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.

Revision as of 17:33, January 22, 2021

Sprite of Horkus Porkus in Wario: Master of Disguise

Horkus Porkus (also known as Phil) is an enemy in the Smithsnorian Museum in Wario: Master of Disguise. He 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 him various times. 3 of these statues appear in the game.

His design is that of a man with a bird's head, which is very reminicent of 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

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

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ホルス・タイン[?]
Horusu Tain
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