Rope

The Rope is a common enemy found in a variety of Zelda games, but making its debut in the original Legend of Zelda. It has appeared in every 2D Zelda game. These serpentine enemies seem docile under normal circumstances, but will charge at targets that they determine to be prey or a large threat. They are easily dispatched with most conventional weaponry. Unlike most enemies throughout the evolving Zelda series, the Rope has changed relatively little in attack pattern and appearance.

Quote from The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap Rope figurine: "Appears in various areas. They’ll come straight for you if they spot you. Just swing your sword when they charge at you."