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'''Flapdragons''' are flying snakes known for their bright blue lips, sail extending along the spine, and the two little wings sprouting from the rear of their heads. They appear to have a viper's distinctive spade-shaped head and matching fangs, but are noted to prefer strangling their prey like the larger constrictor snakes. | '''Flapdragons''' are flying snakes known for their bright blue lips, sail extending along the spine, and the two little wings sprouting from the rear of their heads. They appear to have a viper's distinctive spade-shaped head and matching fangs, but are noted to prefer strangling their prey like the larger constrictor snakes. | ||
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|habitat=[[Circle of Conquest]] - Upper Echelon ([[File:DQM3 spring icon.png|20px]][[File:DQM3 summer icon.png|20px]][[File:DQM3 autumn icon.png|20px]][[File:DQM3 winter icon.png|20px]]) | |habitat=[[Circle of Conquest]] - Upper Echelon ([[File:DQM3 spring icon.png|20px]][[File:DQM3 summer icon.png|20px]][[File:DQM3 autumn icon.png|20px]][[File:DQM3 winter icon.png|20px]]) | ||
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==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
*Flapdragon is a play on the ''snapdragon'' [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antirrhinum antirrhinum plants] and the curious wings growing from the monster's head | *Flapdragon is a play on the ''snapdragon'' [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antirrhinum antirrhinum plants] and the curious wings growing from the monster's head. | ||
*Coatl is short for ''Quetzalcoatl'', the Aztec god of agriculture who is described as being a feathered serpent | *Coatl is short for ''Quetzalcoatl'', the Aztec god of agriculture who is described as being a feathered serpent. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The | *The Flapdragon's chubby appearance and ability to fly are a homage to the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsuchinoko tsuchinoko youkai], which is described as being a plump serpent that can jump once again while already airborne. | ||
*The in-game description in | *The in-game description in {{The Dark Prince}} references the Flapdragon being used by [[Milly]] as part of her team serving as the final boss in the original {{Monsters}} game. | ||
==Similar winged serpents== | ==Similar winged serpents== | ||
*[[Silver serpent]] | *[[Silver serpent]] | ||
==Gallery== | |||
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DWM_Box_%28Front_Side%29.png|A Coatl on the right side of the American boxart of ''[[Dragon Warrior Monsters]]''. | |||
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[[Category:Japanese mythology]] | [[Category:Japanese mythology]] | ||
Latest revision as of 04:51, 3 January 2024
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| Flapdragon | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | コアトル |
| Romaji | koatoru |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest Monsters |
| Old localisation | Coatol (Monsters & Monsters 2) |
Flapdragons are flying snakes known for their bright blue lips, sail extending along the spine, and the two little wings sprouting from the rear of their heads. They appear to have a viper's distinctive spade-shaped head and matching fangs, but are noted to prefer strangling their prey like the larger constrictor snakes.
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Etymology[edit | edit source]
- Flapdragon is a play on the snapdragon antirrhinum plants and the curious wings growing from the monster's head.
- Coatl is short for Quetzalcoatl, the Aztec god of agriculture who is described as being a feathered serpent.
Trivia[edit | edit source]
- The Flapdragon's chubby appearance and ability to fly are a homage to the tsuchinoko youkai, which is described as being a plump serpent that can jump once again while already airborne.
- The in-game description in The Dark Prince references the Flapdragon being used by Milly as part of her team serving as the final boss in the original Monsters game.
Similar winged serpents[edit | edit source]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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A Coatl on the right side of the American boxart of Dragon Warrior Monsters.
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