Fokkeru are enemies in The Adventure of Link.[1][note 1]
Characteristics[]
Fokkeru are enormous red birds resembling hawks and other raptors. They sport a pair of bare human breasts, similar to mythical sirens or harpies.
Fokkeru only appear in the Great Palace. They they hop up and down while moving back and forth, spitting fireballs in an upward arc. These fireballs sit and burn on the ground for short periods of time, and even move along the ground towards Link when they land. To defeat a Fokkeru, Link must get underneath the fireball arc and strike at it with his Sword.
Trivia[]
- The Futabasha guide artwork, which was not created by Nintendo, appears to be a complete misinterpretation of the sprite. Rather than appearing as a bird, it gives it a bizarre alien-like appearance.
Nomenclature[]
Fokkeru (pronounced /'ɸok.keɽu͍̥/ PHOHK-kel) is likely based on the German word "Vogel" (pronounced /ˈfoːɡəl/ FO-gəl), which means "bird".
 Names in other regions  | |||
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| Language | Name | ||
 | FrenchEU | Fokkeru[3] | |
| This table was generated using translation pages. | |||
Gallery[]
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A Fokkeru about to spit fire -
Futabasha guide artwork of a Fokkeru
Notes
- ↑ Fokkeru are also known as Sopranos in The Legend of Zelda: Collector's Edition — The Official Nintendo Player's Guide by Nintendo Power.[2] However, as this name contradicts the name given in Encyclopedia, it is not considered Canon.
References
- ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 178
- ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Collector's Edition — The Official Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 41
- ↑ Encyclopedia, Les Éditions Soleil, pg. 178