Beetle (Enemy)
- This article is about the enemy. For other uses, see Beetle.
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
Template:Figurine In The Minish Cap, 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.
There are also red-hued Beetles that only appear when Link fights Mazaal 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 
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| Language | Name | Meaning | |
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Japanese | ゾロゾロ (Zoro Zoro) | |
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FrenchEU | Grouilleur | From the verb "grouiller" which means "moving a lot rapidly" |
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German | Käfer | |
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Italian | Zoro Zoro | |
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SpanishEU | Zoro Zoro | |
Gallery
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A red Beetle in the Fortress of Winds from The Minish Cap
References
- ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 165 (LA | OoS | OoA)
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