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{{Enemy
{{Infobox Enemy
|name = Tailpasaran
|image=  
|image = [[File:Tailpasaran.png|200px]]
{{Media
|game = {{OOT}}
|Model OoT= File:OoT Tailpasaran Model.png
|habitat = [[Inside Jabu Jabu's Belly]]
|Model OoT3D= File:OoT3D Tailpasaran Model.png
|weapon = [[Boomerang]]
}}
}}
'''Tailpasarans''' are parasitic tapeworms appearing in {{OOT}}. They are found exclusively [[Inside Jabu-Jabu's Belly]], and like many other monsters in that dungeon, their slender bodies are flowing with electricity, so direct sword attacks are more likely to hurt [[Link]] than the creature itself. To destroy a Tailpasaran, Link should wait and throw the [[boomerang]] while [[Targeting System|Z-Targeting]] when one emerges from the ground. However, if Link is not equipped with a boomerang, he should quickly run from it before it emerges or damage it using a stick. These centipede-like creatures are known to be quite suicidal when in danger, attempting to shock the enemy to death, which results in the Tailpasaran itself being destroyed.
|caption=
{{Navi|Tailpasaran|'''Tailpasaran'''
|pronunciation=
Its tail is its weak point!}}
|plural=
{{clear|left}}
|race=
|game= OoT
|other=
|habitat= {{Spawn Locations}}
|member=
|health={{HP|OoT|1}}
|attack=Contact {{Small|(1/2 Heart)}}
|weapon= [[Boomerang]]
|spoils=
|exp=
|theme=
}}
{{Term/Store|Tailpasaran|Tailpasaran|Series, OoT, OoT3D|plural}} are bobbit worm-like enemies in {{OoT}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 208}}</ref>
 
==Characteristics==
{{Navi
|quote1= {{Color|OoT3D White|Tailpasaran}}<br/>Its {{Color|OoT3D White|tail}} is its weak point!
}}
 
Tailpasaran are found exclusively [[Inside Jabu-Jabu's Belly]]. Their slender bodies are flowing with electricity, so though most direct [[Sword]] attacks will kill them, they will also damage [[Link]] in return. Strikes from the [[Boomerang]] will immediately kill Tailpasaran. When initially encountered, Tailpasaran remain burrowed in the floors of [[Lord Jabu-Jabu]]'s body. In this state, they cannot be killed by any means other than with the Boomerang. When approached, Tailpasaran will rise from their position and fly around in the air. While in the air, they will attempt to ram into Link.
 
[[Spin Attack]]s will destroy Tailpasaran without damaging Link. [[Deku Nut]]s can temporarily stun Tailpasaran.
 
==Nomenclature==
Tailpasaran derive their name from [[Moldorm]]'s Japanese name, {{Romanize|テール|Tēru|Tail}} and ''pasaran'' from the mythological kesaran pasaran, a puffball creature. The same name is used for the Mario enemy rendered as "Hothead" in English, which is a sparking ball of electricity, similar to the Tailpasaran's segments.
{{Nomenclature}}
 
==See Also==
* [[Dexivine]]


==Trivia==
{{Ref}}
*Its name is a reference to [[Moldorm]]'s Japanese name, ''Tail'' ({{Romanize|テール|Tēru||3}}).
*In terms of appearance and attack method, Tailparasans are very similar to [[Moldola]].


==Etymology==
{{Categories
{{Names
|Electricity-Related Enemies, Worm-Like Enemies
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|enemies= OoT, OoT3D
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|enM=
|ja= {{Romanize|テールパサラン|Tērupasaran}}
|jaM= Tailpasaran
|es=
|esM=
|esL= Tailpasaran {{ExpGame|OoT3D}}
|esLM=
|esS=
|esSM=
|fr= Tailpasaran
|frM=
|frC= Téniachoc {{ExpGame|OoT3D}}
|frCM=
|frF=
|frFM=
|de= {{de|Zangengreifer|Zangengeiferer}}
|deM= lit. Pincers-Slobberer
|it= Trivolt {{ExpGame|OoT3D}}
|itM=
|ko=
|koM=
|chS= {{Romanize|长尾帕萨朗|Chángwěi Pàsàlǎng}}
|chSM= 长尾 means "long tail"<br>帕萨朗 is a transliteration of "pasaran"
}}
}}
{{WormEnemy}}
{{ElectricEnemy}}
[[Category:Enemies]]
[[Category:Enemies in Ocarina of Time]]

Latest revision as of 08:17, 28 July 2023

Tailpasaran are bobbit worm-like enemies in Ocarina of Time.[1]

Characteristics

Tailpasaran are found exclusively Inside Jabu-Jabu's Belly. Their slender bodies are flowing with electricity, so though most direct Sword attacks will kill them, they will also damage Link in return. Strikes from the Boomerang will immediately kill Tailpasaran. When initially encountered, Tailpasaran remain burrowed in the floors of Lord Jabu-Jabu's body. In this state, they cannot be killed by any means other than with the Boomerang. When approached, Tailpasaran will rise from their position and fly around in the air. While in the air, they will attempt to ram into Link.

Spin Attacks will destroy Tailpasaran without damaging Link. Deku Nuts can temporarily stun Tailpasaran.

Nomenclature

Tailpasaran derive their name from Moldorm's Japanese name, テール (Tēru) and pasaran from the mythological kesaran pasaran, a puffball creature. The same name is used for the Mario enemy rendered as "Hothead" in English, which is a sparking ball of electricity, similar to the Tailpasaran's segments.

Names in Other Regions
LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
テールパサラン (Tērupasaran) (OoT)[4]Same as English.
The Italian Republic
Italian
Trivolt (OoT | OoT3D)[2][3]From trivella ("drill")
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See Also

References

  1. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 208
  2. ↑ Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 208
  3. ↑ "Trivolt" — Navi (Ocarina of Time 3D, Italian localization)
  4. ↑ Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Shogakukan, pg. 144
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