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Revision as of 02:16, December 3, 2023
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 it "Phil" as said in the game. To defeat this statue, Wario must jump on it various times. 3 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
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 |
Pun on "Horus" (an Egyptian god) and possibly "Holstein" (a breed of dairy cattle from northern Holland) | |
| Italian | Horkus Porkus[?] | - |
