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{{Boss| name = Gleeok
{{Infobox Boss
|image = [[Image:04b-gleeok.png]]
|image=  
|title =  
{{Media
|game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda(Game)|The Legend of Zelda]]''
|Artwork TLoZ= File:TLoZ Gleeok Three-Headed Artwork.png
|dungeon = [[Snake Labyrinth]] [[Lion Labyrinth]]
|Artwork PH= File:PH Gleeok Artwork.png
|weakness = [[Sword]]
|Model PH= File:PH Gleeok Model.png
|Model TotK= File:TotK Flame Gleeok Model.png
|Sprite TLoZ= File:TLoZ Gleeok Sprite.png
|Sprite OoS= File:OoS Gleeok Sprite.png
}}
}}
==Gleeok in ''[[The Legend of Zelda(Game)|The Legend of Zelda]]''==
|caption=
|pronunciation=
|title=
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|PH= Two-Headed Dragon<ref name="PH Title">{{Cite|Gleeok, Two-Headed Dragon|Game Screen|PH}}</ref>
}}
|alias=
|race= [[Dragon]]<ref name="TLoZ Manual">{{Cite Manual|quote= A huge dragon that has 2 to 4 heads and spits out beams at Link. Heads that Link cuts off from its body fly around in the air.|game= TLoZ |page= 38}}</ref><ref name="PH Title"/>
|gender=
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|OoS= Male<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= OoS |guide= Versus |page= 60 {{Exp Game|OoS}}}}</ref>
}}
|game= TLoZ, OoS, TMC, PH, TotK
|other= TLoZ (TV Series), TLoZ (Valiant Comics), ALttP (Ishinomori), TFoE, TWoG, SSBB
|dungeon=
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|TLoZ= {{Term|TLoZ|Level 4|link}}{{,}} {{Term|TLoZ|Level 6|link}}{{,}} {{Term|TLoZ|Level 8|link}} {{Exp|First Quest}},
{{Term|TLoZ|Level 2|link}}{{,}} {{Term|TLoZ|Level 5|link}}{{,}} {{Term|TLoZ|Level 7|link}} {{Exp|Second Quest}}
|OoS= [[Explorer's Crypt]]
|PH= {{Term|PH|Temple of Ice|link}}
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|weakness=
{{List|
[[Sword]],
[[Bomb]]s
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|strategy=
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|TLoZ= {{StrategyWiki|The Legend of Zelda/Underworld/Quest 1/Dungeon 4#Boss|Gleeok}}
|OoS= {{StrategyWiki|The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons/Graveyard and Explorer's Crypt#BOSS: Gleeok|Gleeok}}
}}
|health=
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|TLoZ= {{HP|TLoZ|8}} per head
}}
|attack(s)=
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|TLoZ= Fireball {{small|(1 {{Term|TLoZ|Heart|link}})}}
}}
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{{Term/Store|Gleeok|Gleeoks|Series, TLoZ, OoS, PH, TotK, TLoZ (Valiant Comics), TFoE, TWoG|plural}},{{Exp Game|TLoZ, OoS, PH, TotK, TLoZ (Valiant Comics), TFoE, TWoG}}<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 182 {{Exp Game|TLoZ, OoS, PH}}}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|'''King Gleeok'''|Hyrule Compendium|TotK}}</ref><ref name="TLoZ (Valiant Comics) 5">{{Cite Book|quote= Hey, a Gleeok is no problem! A four-headed Gleeok...that's something else! |book= TLoZ (Valiant Comics) |publisher= |page= 5}}</ref><ref name="Alora">{{Cite|Then get my necklace from Gleeok, okay?|Alora|TFoE}}</ref><ref name="Lubonga">{{Cite|Everyone ran when the Gleeok came, but monsters know better than bothering me.|Lubonga|TWoG}}</ref> also known as '''Three-Headed Monsters''',{{Exp Game|TotK}}<ref>{{Cite|Gralens of the monster-control crew at Lookout Landing told you that a traveler was attacked by a {{Color|TotK Red|three-headed monster}} at the Bridge of Hylia in Faron.<br/><br/>He wants to defeat it to ensure the traveler's safety, but he and the monster-control crew can't get close to it.|Adventure Log|TotK}}</ref> and {{Term/Store|Gleeock|Gleeocks|ALttP (Ishinomori)|plural}},{{Exp Game|ALttP (Ishinomori)}}<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= '''Gleeock!!''' |character= {{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Epheremelda|link}} |book= ALttP (Ishinomori) |page= 9}}</ref> are recurring [[Boss]]es in {{TLoZ|Series}}.{{Name Ref|TLoZ (TV Series), SSBB}} It is a [[dragon]] with multiple heads,<ref name="TLoZ Manual"/><ref name="PH Title"/> which are called {{Plural|Series|Gleeok Head|link}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= A&A |publisher= |page= 122{{Exp Game|TLoZ}}}}</ref> If the Gleeok Heads are struck enough, they often detach and fight independently until the body is finally defeated.
 
==Characteristics==
==={{TLoZ|-}}===
{{Manual|TLoZ|Gleeok|A huge dragon that has 2 to 4 heads and spits out beams at Link. Heads that Link cuts off from its body fly around in the air.}}
[[File:TLoZ Gleeok Sprite 2.png|left|80px]]
Gleeok makes three appearances in {{TLoZ}}, all defeated in a similar fashion. Using the Sword, [[Link]] must cut off each of the heads on the beast. Once one of the heads is detached from the body, it will float around the room shooting fireballs at Link.<ref name="TLoZ Manual"/> He must avoid the fireballs and cut off the other heads. The [[Magical Shield]] cannot defend Link from Gleeok's fireballs.
 
In the First Quest, a two-headed version guards the fourth piece of Triforce in {{Term|TLoZ|Level 4|link}}, a three-headed version is a mini-boss in {{Term|TLoZ|Level 6|link}}, and a four-headed version guards the piece of Triforce in {{Term|TLoZ|Level 8|link}}. In the [[Second Quest]], there are two, three and four-headed versions guarding the pieces of Triforce in {{Term|TLoZ|Level 2|link}}, {{Term|TLoZ|Level 5|link}} and {{Term|TLoZ|Level 7|link}}, respectively.
 
==={{OoS|-}}===
Gleeok is a two-headed version fought in the [[Explorer's Crypt]] in {{OoS}}.<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= OoS|publisher= Nintendo|page= 51}}</ref> It is defeated in a different fashion from its former counterpart. Getting rid of the beast's heads is still Link's main objective; however, there is one more step before defeating it. Link must quickly slash away the heads, which must be done quickly because the severed heads will reattach themselves to the body if given time. Once both heads are severed, they will be permanently destroyed, reducing Gleeok to a skeleton. However, Gleeok's skeletal remains will continue to fight Link by jumping and causing a massive earthquake in the arena. In addition, Gleeok's body will wildly charge at Link. Using the [[Roc's Cape]] is the only way to avoid serious damage from the beast. When the beast is grounded, Link should attack with his Sword. He must continue this process until Gleeok is defeated. It will then give up the [[Seed of Life]], the seventh [[Essence of Nature]].
 
==={{TMC|-}}===
{{Main|Gleerok}}
Though Gleeok does not appear in {{TMC}}, the boss [[Gleerok]] is a one-headed Gleeok with a rock on its back.<ref>{{Cite|A Gleeok with a hard, rocky shell found in Mount Crenel.|Figurine|TMC}}</ref>
 
==={{PH|-}}===
[[File:Gleeok Strategy PH 2.png|right|thumb|130px|Link fighting Gleeok]]
In {{PH}}, Gleeok appears as the ''Two-Headed Dragon'' Gleeok, boss of the {{Term|PH|Temple of Ice|link}} and guardian of the [[Azurine]] steel. Its red head spews fireballs, while the blue head sprays frigid ice, similar to [[Trinexx]] from {{ALttP}}.
 
Link will be standing on a platform with four pegs near each corner. When one of the heads fires a blast at Link, he will need to attach the grappling hook to two pegs diagonally so as the rope launches the blast back at the other dragon's face, cracking its mask. In addition with these blasts, the two heads will lunge to snap the rope Link ties, while trying to bite him as well. They can also sink below the water to cause a tremor that will flood Link's platform, as well as cause chunks of ice to fall from the ceiling and crash into Link. Link can tie the grappling hook to two posts and walk along the rope to avoid the ice chunks. Three blasts to both heads will remove their masks.
 
With their defenses destroyed the heads will remove two of the four pegs by snapping them with their jaws. Afterward each head will take turns at trying to bite Link, then will charge up for a powered blast. The red dragon head will fire a fiery blast that will scorch him, as well as leave a trail of fire on the platform. The blue dragon head will fire a blast of ice that will freeze Link on contact. While charging, however, both dragons will be sucking in energy, exposing their tongues. Link can pull the head down by tying one end of the grappling hook to a post and using it as an anchor on the dragon's head. Once down, Link must slash at the dragon head before it recovers. Repeating this process to both heads will defeat the dragon, and Link will obtain a [[Heart Container]], extra sands for the {{Term|PH|Phantom Hourglass (Item)|link}}, and the second of the three [[Pure Metal]]s, Azurine.


The Gleeok makes three appearances in the first game.  All are defeated in similar fashion. Using the sword, cut off each of the heads on the beast.  Once a head is detached from the body, it will float around the room shooting fireballs at [[Link]].  Avoid the fireballs and cut off the other heads and the [[Triforce]] piece is yours.
==={{TotK|-}}===
{{Main|Flame Gleeok, Frost Gleeok, King Gleeok, Thunder Gleeok}}
{{Plural|TotK|Gleeok}} are reintroduced as {{Plural|TotK|Sub-Boss|link}} that are able to be fought in four different elemental variations in {{TotK}}. They appear as massive, winged, quadrupedal dragons with a single {{Term|TotK|Eye|link}} on each head, and each variety's head and neck glows and emits the element they are themed around.


A two-headed version of the beast guards the fourth piece of Triforce, a three-headed version is a mini-boss in the sixth underworld, and a four-headed version of the beast guards the final piece of Triforce.In the second quest, there is an two-, three- and four-headed versions guarding pieces of triforce.
==Other Appearances==
<br>
==={{TFoE|-}}===
<br>
{{Noncanon|Start}}
<br>
{{Stub|TFoE}}
{{Boss| name = Gleeok
[[Alora]] sends Link to recover her stolen {{Term|TFoE|Necklace|link}} from the Gleeok living in [[Spearfish Falls]] in {{TFoE}}.<ref name="Alora"/>
|image = [[image:gleeok.gif]]
{{Noncanon|End}}
|title =  
 
|game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''
==={{TWoG|-}}===
|dungeon = [[Explorer's Crypt]]
{{Noncanon|Start}}
|weakness = Sword
A Gleeok appears in the [[Dordung Cave]] in {{TWoG}}, where it guards a [[Heat Crystal]]. A Gleeok is also said to have scared away the populace of [[Aru Ainu]].<ref name="Lubonga"/>
}}
{{Noncanon|End}}
 
==={{TLoZ|-}} TV Series===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
[[File:Gleeok (Hitch in the Works).png|thumb|right|180px|Gleeok from {{TLoZ|-}} TV series]]
Gleeok appears in two episodes of {{TLoZ|TV Series}}. In "[[Kiss'n Tell]]", [[Ganon]] sends a Gleeok and a [[Gibdo]] disguised as a beautiful maiden to a forest, where the Gleeok pretends to be attacking the maiden so that they can lure [[Link]] into the scene. However, [[Princess Zelda]] arrives instead and proceeds to try and fight off the Gleeok by throwing various kinds of fruits at the three-headed monster.<ref>{{Cite Episode|quote=And maybe an adventure. Link will be sorry he missed out. REAL sorry. Beautiful girls in trouble are what he LIVES for.|name=Princess Zelda|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=4}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Episode|quote= Eat these lemons, sourpuss!|name=Princess Zelda|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=4}}</ref> When the Gleeok is stunned for a moment, Zelda sees a chance to go but the maiden refuses, saying she wants to be rescued by a handsome hero.<ref>{{Cite Episode|quote=No! I want to be rescued by a handsome hero!|name=Maiden|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=4}}</ref> Soon after, Link appears and battles against the Gleeok, who quickly [[zap]]s the two outer heads. With only one head left, Link grabs the Gleeok's tail, but the monster begins to run around in circles. Zelda, who was eating a banana from the fruit basket, throws the banana peel to the ground and causes the Gleeok to slip,<ref>{{Cite Episode|quote=Yeah, yeah, but let's get this over with.|name=Princess Zelda|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=4}}</ref> allowing Link to deliver the final blow and send the Gleeok back to the [[Evil Jar]].
 
In "[[Hitch in the Works]]", when Link arrives at the [[Underworld]] and tries to stop the wedding between Princess Zelda and Ganon, the evil wizard summons a [[Gleeok]] from the [[Evil Jar]] to attack Link.<ref>{{Cite Episode|quote=She's under my control, hero! And as for you, you have your own problems!|name=Ganon|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=10}}</ref> Link fires three Sword Beams at the monster's necks, but the heads separate and come after him. He skillfully dodges their attacks, causing them to fly straight into Ganon, thus destroying the evil wizard and the remains of the Gleeok.
{{Noncanon|End}}
 
==={{TLoZ|-}} (Valiant Comics)===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
A four-headed Gleeok appears in the ''[[Choices]]'' story of the {{TLoZ|Valiant Comics}}. Link encounters it as he is traveling through the [[Underworld]] in search of Princess Zelda. Although Link at first seems to have trouble fighting the Gleeok,<ref name="TLoZ (Valiant Comics) 5"/> Link is able to cut off all four of the Gleeok's heads with a little help from [[Miff]]. The disembodied heads then begin to attack the young hero, but after some struggle, Link is able to defeat all of the Gleeok's heads.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=Not bad, huh? Sometimes I amaze even myself!|book= TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|publisher= |page=7}}</ref>
{{Noncanon|End}}
 
==={{ALttP|-}} (Ishinomori)===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
[[File:Gleeok (comic).png|thumb|right|A {{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Gleeock}} from the {{ALttP|-}} comic]]
In the {{ALttP|Ishinomori}}, {{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Link|link}} is attacked by monsters called {{Plural|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Gleeock}} in the {{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Palace of Darkness|link}}. However, the monsters are bright orange lizards with green gems on their heads, and thus physically resemble smaller versions of the {{Term|ALttP|Helmasaur King|link}} which is fought in {{ALttP}}. After {{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Link}} is discovered wandering around the {{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Palace of Darkness|display=Palace}} by a {{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Rocklops|link}}, he is attacked by a {{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Gleeock}} that was called upon by the {{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Rocklops}}. Although he defeats it easily with the {{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Master Sword|link}}, soon more {{Plural|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Hinox|link}} riding {{Plural|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Gleeock}} begin to head towards him.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=Link!! There's more on the way!|book= ALttP (Ishinomori)|publisher= |page=12}}</ref> {{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Link}} then gives {{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Epheremelda|link}} a {{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Bomb|link}}, which eventually detonates the {{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Firecorn|link}} stockpile and destroys the entire {{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Palace of Darkness|display=Palace}} and, with it, the {{Plural|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Gleeock}}.
{{Noncanon|End}}


==Gleeok in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''==
==={{SSBB|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
Gleeok appears as a [[Sticker]] in {{SSBB}}.


The Gleeok within the ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'' is a two-headed version.  It is defeated in a different fashion from its former counterpart.  Getting rid of the beast's heads is still the main objective, however, there is one more step before defeating it.  Slashing away the head is a harder task, more slashes of sword will detach the heads.  Once the heads are detached, the beast will start jumping, causing a massive earthquake in the arena.  Using the [[Roc's Cape]] is the only way to avoid serious damage from the beast.  When the beast is grounded attack with the sword.  Continue until he is defeated.  He will then give up the [[Seed of Life]], the seventh [[Essences of Nature|Essence of Nature]]
====Sticker Information====
{{SSBSticker|header=yes}}
{{#section:Sticker|Gleeok}}
|}
{{Noncanon|End}}


==Trivia==
*In {{TLoZ|-}}, there is an unused variant of Gleeok with one head within the game's code.<ref>[http://tcrf.net/The_Legend_of_Zelda#Unused_Enemy_Values The Legend of Zelda: Unused Enemy Values]</ref>
*Gleeok is the only boss from {{TLoZ|-}} to not appear in {{BSTLoZ}}.
*The masks Gleeok wears in {{PH|-}} are similar to that of the [[Helmaroc King]]. Without their masks, they also bear a striking resemblance to [[Valoo]].
*Being a multi-headed dragon, Gleeok bears similarities with the chthonic water beast of Greek mythology, {{wp|Lernaean Hydra|Hydra}}.
*The final battle phase with the head of [[Stallord]] in {{TP}} may be a homage to the severed heads of [[Gleeok]] in the original {{TLoZ|-}}.
* In {{BotW}} and {{TotK}}, {{Term|Series|Gleeok Bridge|link}} in {{Term|Series|Hyrule Field|link}} is named after {{Plural|Series|Gleeok}}.<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= BotW|publisher= Piggyback|page= 351}}</ref>


==The Minish Cap==
==Nomenclature==
Though "Gleeok" is not seen in ''[[The Minish Cap]]'', the boss [[Gleerok]] is a Gleeok with a rock on it's back. (This information is from the figurine.)
{{Nomenclature}}


==Phantom Hourglass==
===Other Names===
{{Boss
{{Other Names
|image = [[Image:Gleeok.png|297px]]
|-
|title = Two-Headed Dragon
| Gleeock<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= {{Big|Gleeock}}<br/>Gleeock was a powerful two-headed dragon defeated by Link during his quest to recover the shattered pieces of the Triforce of Wisdom. |retrieved= January 22, 2022 |url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160308195651/http://zelda.com/universe/pedia/g.jsp#Gleeock |title= The Great Hyrule Encyclopedia |site= Zelda.com |type= archive}}</ref>
|game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]''
| {{TLoZ}}
|dungeon = [[Temple of Ice]]
| [[Zelda.com]]
|weakness = [[Grappling Hook]], its own attacks, sword
| {{E}}
}}
}}
Gleeok reappears in ''[[Phantom Hourglass]]'' as the boss of the [[Temple of Ice]] and guardian of the [[Azurine Steel]]. One of his heads is red and the other one is blue. The red fires a ball of flame and the blue shoots a ball of ice.


Link will be standing on a platform with four pegs near each corner. When one of the heads looses a blast at Link, he will need to attach the grappling hook to two pegs diagonally so as the rope launches the blast back at the other dragon's face, cracking it's mask. In addition with these blasts, the two heads will lunge to snap the rope Link ties, while trying to bite Link as well. They can also sink below the water to cause a tremor that will flood Link's platform, as well as cause chunks of ice to fall from the ceiling and crash into Link. Link can tie the grappling hook to two posts and walk along the rope to avoid the ice chunks. Three blasts to both heads will remove their masks.  
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:TLoZ Gleeok Three-Headed Artwork 2.png|Artwork of a three-headed Gleeok from {{TLoZ|-}}
File:TLoZ Gleeok Head Artwork.png|Artwork of a Gleeok Head from {{TLoZ|-}}
File:TLoZ Link Fighting Gleeok Artwork.png|Artwork of Link fighting a Gleeok from {{TLoZ|-}}
File:TLoZ Gleeok One-Headed Sprite.png|A Gleeok after all but one of its heads are detached from {{TLoZ|-}}
File:TLoZ Gleeok Sprite 3.png|A four-headed Gleeok from {{TLoZ|-}}
File:TLoZ Gleeok Head Sprite.png|A Gleeok Head from {{TLoZ|-}}
File:OoS Gleeok Skeleton Sprite.png|Gleeok's skeleton from {{OoS|-}}
File:Gleeok Masks.png|Gleeok from {{PH|-}}
File:Gleeok NoMasks.png|Gleeok without masks from {{PH|-}}
File:Gleeok (Kiss'n Tell).png|Three-headed Gleeok from {{TLoZ|-}} TV series
File:Gleeok Heads (Hitch in the Works).png|Three Gleeok Heads from {{TLoZ|-}} TV series
File:Gleeok (VC).png|Four-headed Gleeok in {{TLoZ|-}} comic
File:TFoE Gleeok Sprite.png|Gleeok from {{TFoE|-}} and {{TWoG|-}}
File:TFoE Gleeok Head Sprite.png|Gleeok's Head from {{TFoE|-}} and {{TWoG|-}}
File:TLoZ Link Fighting Gleeok Figure.png|Link fighting Gleeok action figure from {{TLoZ|-}}
File:PH Gleeok Concept Artwork.jpg|Gleeok concept art from {{PH|-}}
</gallery>


Both heads will remove two of the four pegs by snapping them with their jaws. Each head will take turns at trying to bite Link, then will charge up for a powered blast. The red dragon head will loose a fiery blast that will scorch Link, as well as leave a trail of fire on the platform. The blue dragon head will loose a blast of ice that will freeze Link on contact. While charging, however, both dragons will be sucking in energy, exposing their tounges. Link can pull the head down by tieing one end of the grappling hook to a post, and using it as an anchor on the dragon's head. Once down, Link must slash at the dragon head before it recovers. Repeating this process to both heads will defeat the dragon, and Link will obtain a [[Heart Container]], extra sands for the [[Phantom Hourglass]], and the second of the three pure metals, [[Azurine]].
==See Also==
* {{Term|Series|Flame Gleeok|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Gleeokenspiel|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Gleeok Bridge|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Gleeok Head|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Gleerok|link}}


===Trivia===
{{Notes}}
*The masks these creatures wear are similiar to that of the [[Helmaroc King]].
{{Ref}}


[[Category:Bosses]]
{{Bosses|PH}}
{{Categories
|Dragons, Gleeoks, Fire-Related Enemies
|bosses= TLoZ, OoS, PH
|sub-bosses= TotK
|enemies= TFoE, TWoG, TLoZ (TV Series), TLoZ (Valiant Comics), TMC (Himekawa)
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Latest revision as of 07:36, 8 April 2024

Gleeoks,(TLoZ | OoS | PH | TotK | TLoZ (Valiant Comics) | TFoE | TWoG)[4][5][6][7][8] also known as Three-Headed Monsters,(TotK)[9] and Gleeocks,(ALttP (Ishinomori))[10] are recurring Bosses in The Legend of Zelda series.[name references needed] It is a dragon with multiple heads,[2][1] which are called Gleeok Heads.[11] If the Gleeok Heads are struck enough, they often detach and fight independently until the body is finally defeated.

Characteristics

The Legend of Zelda

The Legend of Zelda Manual Descriptionhide ▲
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Gleeok
A huge dragon that has 2 to 4 heads and spits out beams at Link. Heads that Link cuts off from its body fly around in the air.

Gleeok makes three appearances in The Legend of Zelda, all defeated in a similar fashion. Using the Sword, Link must cut off each of the heads on the beast. Once one of the heads is detached from the body, it will float around the room shooting fireballs at Link.[2] He must avoid the fireballs and cut off the other heads. The Magical Shield cannot defend Link from Gleeok's fireballs.

In the First Quest, a two-headed version guards the fourth piece of Triforce in Level 4, a three-headed version is a mini-boss in Level 6, and a four-headed version guards the piece of Triforce in Level 8. In the Second Quest, there are two, three and four-headed versions guarding the pieces of Triforce in Level 2, Level 5 and Level 7, respectively.

Oracle of Seasons

Gleeok is a two-headed version fought in the Explorer's Crypt in Oracle of Seasons.[12] It is defeated in a different fashion from its former counterpart. Getting rid of the beast's heads is still Link's main objective; however, there is one more step before defeating it. Link must quickly slash away the heads, which must be done quickly because the severed heads will reattach themselves to the body if given time. Once both heads are severed, they will be permanently destroyed, reducing Gleeok to a skeleton. However, Gleeok's skeletal remains will continue to fight Link by jumping and causing a massive earthquake in the arena. In addition, Gleeok's body will wildly charge at Link. Using the Roc's Cape is the only way to avoid serious damage from the beast. When the beast is grounded, Link should attack with his Sword. He must continue this process until Gleeok is defeated. It will then give up the Seed of Life, the seventh Essence of Nature.

The Minish Cap

Main article: Gleerok

Though Gleeok does not appear in The Minish Cap, the boss Gleerok is a one-headed Gleeok with a rock on its back.[13]

Phantom Hourglass

Link fighting Gleeok

In Phantom Hourglass, Gleeok appears as the Two-Headed Dragon Gleeok, boss of the Temple of Ice and guardian of the Azurine steel. Its red head spews fireballs, while the blue head sprays frigid ice, similar to Trinexx from A Link to the Past.

Link will be standing on a platform with four pegs near each corner. When one of the heads fires a blast at Link, he will need to attach the grappling hook to two pegs diagonally so as the rope launches the blast back at the other dragon's face, cracking its mask. In addition with these blasts, the two heads will lunge to snap the rope Link ties, while trying to bite him as well. They can also sink below the water to cause a tremor that will flood Link's platform, as well as cause chunks of ice to fall from the ceiling and crash into Link. Link can tie the grappling hook to two posts and walk along the rope to avoid the ice chunks. Three blasts to both heads will remove their masks.

With their defenses destroyed the heads will remove two of the four pegs by snapping them with their jaws. Afterward each head will take turns at trying to bite Link, then will charge up for a powered blast. The red dragon head will fire a fiery blast that will scorch him, as well as leave a trail of fire on the platform. The blue dragon head will fire a blast of ice that will freeze Link on contact. While charging, however, both dragons will be sucking in energy, exposing their tongues. Link can pull the head down by tying one end of the grappling hook to a post and using it as an anchor on the dragon's head. Once down, Link must slash at the dragon head before it recovers. Repeating this process to both heads will defeat the dragon, and Link will obtain a Heart Container, extra sands for the Phantom Hourglass, and the second of the three Pure Metals, Azurine.

Tears of the Kingdom

Main articles: Flame Gleeok, Frost Gleeok, King Gleeok and Thunder Gleeok

Gleeoks are reintroduced as Sub-Bosses that are able to be fought in four different elemental variations in Tears of the Kingdom. They appear as massive, winged, quadrupedal dragons with a single Eye on each head, and each variety's head and neck glows and emits the element they are themed around.

Other Appearances

The Faces of Evil

Non-Canon Information
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Alora sends Link to recover her stolen Necklace from the Gleeok living in Spearfish Falls in The Faces of Evil.[7]

The Wand of Gamelon

Non-Canon Information

A Gleeok appears in the Dordung Cave in The Wand of Gamelon, where it guards a Heat Crystal. A Gleeok is also said to have scared away the populace of Aru Ainu.[8]

The Legend of Zelda TV Series

Non-Canon Information
Gleeok from The Legend of Zelda TV series

Gleeok appears in two episodes of The Legend of Zelda TV series. In "Kiss'n Tell", Ganon sends a Gleeok and a Gibdo disguised as a beautiful maiden to a forest, where the Gleeok pretends to be attacking the maiden so that they can lure Link into the scene. However, Princess Zelda arrives instead and proceeds to try and fight off the Gleeok by throwing various kinds of fruits at the three-headed monster.[14][15] When the Gleeok is stunned for a moment, Zelda sees a chance to go but the maiden refuses, saying she wants to be rescued by a handsome hero.[16] Soon after, Link appears and battles against the Gleeok, who quickly zaps the two outer heads. With only one head left, Link grabs the Gleeok's tail, but the monster begins to run around in circles. Zelda, who was eating a banana from the fruit basket, throws the banana peel to the ground and causes the Gleeok to slip,[17] allowing Link to deliver the final blow and send the Gleeok back to the Evil Jar.

In "Hitch in the Works", when Link arrives at the Underworld and tries to stop the wedding between Princess Zelda and Ganon, the evil wizard summons a Gleeok from the Evil Jar to attack Link.[18] Link fires three Sword Beams at the monster's necks, but the heads separate and come after him. He skillfully dodges their attacks, causing them to fly straight into Ganon, thus destroying the evil wizard and the remains of the Gleeok.

The Legend of Zelda (Valiant Comics)

Non-Canon Information

A four-headed Gleeok appears in the Choices story of the The Legend of Zelda comics by Valiant Comics. Link encounters it as he is traveling through the Underworld in search of Princess Zelda. Although Link at first seems to have trouble fighting the Gleeok,[6] Link is able to cut off all four of the Gleeok's heads with a little help from Miff. The disembodied heads then begin to attack the young hero, but after some struggle, Link is able to defeat all of the Gleeok's heads.[19]

A Link to the Past (Ishinomori)

Non-Canon Information
A Gleeock from the A Link to the Past comic

In the A Link to the Past comic by Shotaro Ishinomori, Link is attacked by monsters called Gleeocks in the Palace of Darkness. However, the monsters are bright orange lizards with green gems on their heads, and thus physically resemble smaller versions of the Helmasaur King which is fought in A Link to the Past. After Link is discovered wandering around the Palace by a Eyegore, he is attacked by a Gleeock that was called upon by the Eyegore. Although he defeats it easily with the Master Sword, soon more Hinoxes riding Gleeocks begin to head towards him.[20] Link then gives Epheremelda a Bomb, which eventually detonates the Firecorn stockpile and destroys the entire Palace and, with it, the Gleeocks.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Non-Canon Information

Gleeok appears as a Sticker in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Sticker Information

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Trivia

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
  • グリオーク (Guriōku) (TLoZ)[25]
  • 氷炎双頭竜　グリオーク (Hien Sōtōryū Guriōku) (PH)[26]
  •  
  • Ice-Flame Two-Headed Dragon Gleeok
The People's Republic of China
ChineseSI
  • 格里奥克 (Gélǐàokè) (TLoZ)[29]
  • 格里奥克 (Gé lǐ ào kè) (OoS)[29]
  •  
  •  
The Kingdom of the Netherlands
Dutch
Gleeok (TLoZ)
The French Republic
FrenchEU
  • Gleeok (TLoZ)[28]
  • Griock, dragon bicéphale (PH)[27]
  •  
  •  
Canada
FrenchCA
Gleeok, Dragon Bicéphale (PH)[32] 
The Federal Republic of Germany
German
Griock, zweiköpfiger Drache (PH)[31] 
The Italian Republic
Italian
  • Griok (TLoZ)[23]
  • Griock (OoS)[23]
  • Griock, dragone a due teste (PH)[24]
  •  
  •  
  •  
Latin America
SpanishLA
Gleeok, Dragón Bicéfalo (PH)[30] 
The Kingdom of Spain
SpanishEU
Griock (PH)[33] 
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Other Names

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Name
Gleeock[34]
Applies to
The Legend of Zelda
Source

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Superseded by
Encyclopedia
NameApplies toSourceSuperseded by
Gleeock[34]
The Legend of Zelda

Zelda.com

Encyclopedia

Gallery

  • Artwork of a three-headed Gleeok from The Legend of Zelda

    Artwork of a three-headed Gleeok from The Legend of Zelda

  • Artwork of a Gleeok Head from The Legend of Zelda

    Artwork of a Gleeok Head from The Legend of Zelda

  • Artwork of Link fighting a Gleeok from The Legend of Zelda

    Artwork of Link fighting a Gleeok from The Legend of Zelda

  • A Gleeok after all but one of its heads are detached from The Legend of Zelda

    A Gleeok after all but one of its heads are detached from The Legend of Zelda

  • A four-headed Gleeok from The Legend of Zelda

    A four-headed Gleeok from The Legend of Zelda

  • A Gleeok Head from The Legend of Zelda

    A Gleeok Head from The Legend of Zelda

  • Gleeok's skeleton from Oracle of Seasons

    Gleeok's skeleton from Oracle of Seasons

  • Gleeok from Phantom Hourglass

    Gleeok from Phantom Hourglass

  • Gleeok without masks from Phantom Hourglass

    Gleeok without masks from Phantom Hourglass

  • Three-headed Gleeok from The Legend of Zelda TV series

    Three-headed Gleeok from The Legend of Zelda TV series

  • Three Gleeok Heads from The Legend of Zelda TV series

    Three Gleeok Heads from The Legend of Zelda TV series

  • Four-headed Gleeok in The Legend of Zelda comic

    Four-headed Gleeok in The Legend of Zelda comic

  • Gleeok from The Faces of Evil and The Wand of Gamelon

    Gleeok from The Faces of Evil and The Wand of Gamelon

  • Gleeok's Head from The Faces of Evil and The Wand of Gamelon

    Gleeok's Head from The Faces of Evil and The Wand of Gamelon

  • Link fighting Gleeok action figure from The Legend of Zelda

    Link fighting Gleeok action figure from The Legend of Zelda

  • Gleeok concept art from Phantom Hourglass

    Gleeok concept art from Phantom Hourglass

See Also

Notes

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Gleeok, Two-Headed Dragon" — Game Screen (Phantom Hourglass)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "A huge dragon that has 2 to 4 heads and spits out beams at Link. Heads that Link cuts off from its body fly around in the air." (The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 38)
  3. ↑ Official The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons & Ages Perfect Guide, Versus Books, pg. 60 (OoS)
  4. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 182 (TLoZ | OoS | PH)
  5. ↑ "King Gleeok" — Hyrule Compendium (Tears of the Kingdom)
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Hey, a Gleeok is no problem! A four-headed Gleeok...that's something else!" (The Legend of Zelda comic, Valiant Comics, pg. 5)
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Then get my necklace from Gleeok, okay?" — Alora (The Faces of Evil)
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Everyone ran when the Gleeok came, but monsters know better than bothering me." — Lubonga (The Wand of Gamelon)
  9. ↑ "Gralens of the monster-control crew at Lookout Landing told you that a traveler was attacked by a three-headed monster at the Bridge of Hylia in Faron.

    He wants to defeat it to ensure the traveler's safety, but he and the monster-control crew can't get close to it.    " — Adventure Log (Tears of the Kingdom)
  10. ↑ "Gleeock!!" — Epheremelda (A Link to the Past manga, VIZ Media, pg. 9)
  11. ↑ Art & Artifacts, Dark Horse Books, pg. 122(TLoZ)
  12. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages—The Official Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 51
  13. ↑ "A Gleeok with a hard, rocky shell found in Mount Crenel." — Figurine (The Minish Cap)
  14. ↑ "And maybe an adventure. Link will be sorry he missed out. REAL sorry. Beautiful girls in trouble are what he LIVES for." — Princess Zelda (The Legend of Zelda TV Series, Episode 4)
  15. ↑ "Eat these lemons, sourpuss!" — Princess Zelda (The Legend of Zelda TV Series, Episode 4)
  16. ↑ "No! I want to be rescued by a handsome hero!" — Maiden (The Legend of Zelda TV Series, Episode 4)
  17. ↑ "Yeah, yeah, but let's get this over with." — Princess Zelda (The Legend of Zelda TV Series, Episode 4)
  18. ↑ "She's under my control, hero! And as for you, you have your own problems!" — Ganon (The Legend of Zelda TV Series, Episode 10)
  19. ↑ "Not bad, huh? Sometimes I amaze even myself!" (The Legend of Zelda comic, Valiant Comics, pg. 7)
  20. ↑ "Link!! There's more on the way!" (A Link to the Past manga, VIZ Media, pg. 12)
  21. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Unused Enemy Values
  22. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild—The Complete Official Guide, Piggyback Interactive Limited, pg. 351
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 182
  24. ↑ "Griock, dragone a due teste" — N/A (Phantom Hourglass)
  25. ↑ Hyrule Encyclopedia, Tokuma Shoten Publishing Co., Ltd., pg. 173
  26. ↑ "氷炎双頭竜　グリオーク" — N/A (Phantom Hourglass)
  27. ↑ "Griock, dragon bicéphale" — N/A (Phantom Hourglass)
  28. ↑ The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 38
  29. ↑ 29.0 29.1 塞尔达传说：百科全书, New Star Press, pg. 178
  30. ↑ "Gleeok, Dragón Bicéfalo" — N/A (Phantom Hourglass)
  31. ↑ "Griock, zweiköpfiger Drache" — N/A (Phantom Hourglass)
  32. ↑ "Gleeok, Dragon Bicéphale" — N/A (Phantom Hourglass)
  33. ↑ "Griock" — N/A (Phantom Hourglass)
  34. ↑ "Gleeock
    Gleeock was a powerful two-headed dragon defeated by Link during his quest to recover the shattered pieces of the Triforce of Wisdom."     — The Great Hyrule Encyclopedia , Zelda.com (archive), retrieved January 22, 2022.
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