Molgera

Molgera is the Boss of the Wind Temple in. It must be defeated to return the Master Sword to full power.

Strategy
When Molgera emerges from the sand, Link must be careful not to get too close to its gaping mouth; otherwise, the creature might devour him and cause damage before spitting him back out. Link must use the targeting system to grab its tongue with the Hookshot so he can slash Molgera with his Sword.

After enough damage is dealt, Molgera will release three larvaes to distract Link. The young hero can use the Hookshot to latch onto them so he can slash them with the Sword. They reward him with Hearts after being defeated. After Molgera sends its larva out, Link must watch out for Molgera as it emerges from the sand and flies through the air, attempting to crush him when it dives back in. After receiving enough damage, the boss flies into the air and explodes in a shower of sand, revealing the Triforce crest with blue light.

Link's rewards from this fight are a Heart Container and a fully powered Master Sword.

Etymology
Molgera's name is a play on Mogura, the Japanese word for mole.

Trivia

 * It is also possible to latch onto Molgera's tongue while it's in the air if it's timed right. Molgera becomes frozen in the air if that happens.
 * Molgera's theme song appears in the Pirate Ship stage from.