Beetle (Enemy)

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Beetles are recurring Enemies in The Legend of Zelda series.[1]

Characteristics

Link's Awakening

In Link's Awakening, Beetles appear from a hole in the ground south of Kanalet Castle whenever Link gets close. They can be defeated with a single Sword slash, but endlessly continue appearing from the hole.

Oracle of Seasons

In Oracle of Seasons, Beetles can appear when Link digs a hole using the Shovel.

Oracle of Ages

In Oracle of Ages, Beetles can appear when Link digs a hole using the Shovel.

The Minish Cap

In The Minish Cap, Black Beetles appear under Rocks and Grass or when digging with the Mole Mitts. If they grab Link, he will not be able to move until he swings his Sword.

A red-colored Monster Variation known as Red Beetles appear in the Fortress of Winds.

Nomenclature

The Beetle's Japanese name, "Zoro Zoro," is derived from the Japanese onomatopoeia for insects skittering around.

  Names in Other Regions  
Language Name Meaning
  Japanese ゾロゾロ (Zoro Zoro)
  FrenchEU Grouilleur From the verb "grouiller" which means "moving a lot rapidly"
  German Käfer
  Italian Zoro Zoro
  SpanishEU Zoro Zoro

See Also

References

  1. Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 165 (LA | OoS | OoA | TMC)