Bitefrost
| Bitefrost | |||
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 Artwork fromSuper Mario Odyssey | |||
| Appears in | Super Mario Odyssey (2017) | ||
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Bitefrosts are invincible enemies encountered inSuper Mario Odyssey, appearing in both theSnow Kingdom and theLuncheon Kingdom. They are in the shape of a large pillar, with the top of their bodies being their eyes and two sets of blocky teeth. Bitefrosts hide underground, awaiting forMario to stand directly above them, and they will rise up above ground, carrying Mario with them. They will wait a few seconds before gnawing their teeth as an attack. Mario can know beforehand when a Bitefrost is below him, as a shadow of their faces will be present on the ground (similar to theSandmaarghs fromSuper Mario 3D Land). Mario can use Bitefrosts to his advantage to reach higher up places, though he will quickly have tojump elsewhere before the Bitefrost shuts its teeth on him.
The Bitefrosts in Mount Volbono swim in the salt. This gives their bodies a different color.[1]
Gallery[edit]
Mario near a Bitefrost
Three Bitefrost shadows
A Bitefrost with its jaws open
A Bitefrost with its jaws closed
A Bitefrost in a Luncheon Kingdom sub-area
Naming[edit]
"Bitefrost" is a reversal of the words compounded to formfrostbite, the name of a medical condition that causes freezing to the skin or other tissues, and possibly a reference to theBifröst from Norse mythology.
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ガブゾー[2][3] Gabuzō | Portmanteau between「ガブッ」(gabu, "chomp" the onomatopoeia for biting) and「ぞくぞく」(zokuzoku, "shivering") | |
| Chinese(Simplified) | 咬咬君[4] Yǎoyǎojūn(Mandarin) Ngáauh'ngáauhgwān(Cantonese) | From a repetition of"咬" (jùchǐ /ngáauh, "to bite") and the affectionate suffix"君" (-jūn /-gwān) | |
| Chinese(Traditional) | 鋸齒佐[5] Jùchǐzuǒ(Mandarin) Geuchíjo(Cantonese) | From the Japanese name and「鋸齒」(jùchǐ /geuchí, "sawtooth") | |
| Dutch | Bitefrost[6] | - | |
| French | Dengeleur[7][8][9] | Portmanteau betweendent ("tooth") andgeleur ("freezer") | |
| German | Gefrierbeißer[10][11] | Portmanteau betweengefrieren ("to freeze") andbeißer ("snappy") | |
| Italian | Mordighiaccio[12] | Ice-biter | |
| Korean | 깨물지[13] Kkaemulji | From "깨물다" (kkaemulda, "to bite hard") | |
| Russian | Грызолёд[14] Gryzolyod | Fromгрызть (gryzt', "to gnaw") andлёд (lyod, "ice") | |
| Spanish | Mordihielo[15][16][17] | Frommordida ("bite") andhielo ("ice") |
Notes[edit]
- Bitefrosts are similar in behavior and function to the snakes that fight alongsideHisstocrat inSuper Mario 3D World. Both are tall enemies that come up from the ground, are used as platforms to reach higher places, and may bite the player if they stand on one for too long.
References[edit]
- ^Sakai, Kazuya, kikai, Rachel Roberts, and Jenny Blenk, editors (2019).The Art of Super Mario Odyssey (First English Edition). Translated by TransPerfect. Milwaukie:Dark Horse Books. ISBN978-1-50671-375-5. Page 219.
- ^「クレバスには、恐ろしいガブゾーが潜んでいる。」–Snow Kingdom brochure (27 Oct. 2017).Super Mario Odyssey byNintendo EPD Tokyo (Ver. 1.3.0).Nintendo (Japanese).
- ^Sakai, Kazuya, and kikai, editors (2018). 『スーバーマリオ オデッセイ 公式設定資料集』. Tokyo:ambit (Japanese). ISBN978-4-19-864696-7. Page 217.
- ^"潜伏在冰隙里的咬咬君拥有可怕的习性。它们会躲在冰中移动到猎物的下方，接着冒出来把猎物咬得粉碎。" – Snow Kingdom brochure (27 Oct. 2017).Super Mario Odyssey by Nintendo EPD Tokyo (Ver. 1.3.0).Nintendo (Simplified Chinese).
- ^「潛伏在冰隙的鋸齒佐擁有可怕的習性，會躲在冰中移動到獵物所在位置的下方，然後冒出將獵物咬粉碎。」– Snow Kingdom brochure (27 Oct. 2017).Super Mario Odyssey byNintendo EPD Tokyo (Ver. 1.3.0).Nintendo (Traditional Chinese).
- ^"Bitefrosts zijn enge grotwezens die onder het ijs op hun prooi loeren om vervolgens al bijtend tevoorschijn te komen." – Snow Kingdom brochure (27 Oct. 2017).Super Mario Odyssey by Nintendo EPD Tokyo (Ver. 1.3.0).Nintendo (Dutch).
- ^« Des Dengeleurs rôdent dans les crevasses. » – Snow Kingdom brochure (27 Oct. 2017).Super Mario Odyssey by Nintendo EPD Tokyo (Ver. 1.3.0).Nintendo (Canadian French).
- ^« Des Dengeleurs rôdent dans les crevasses. » – Snow Kingdom brochure (27 Oct. 2017).Super Mario Odyssey by Nintendo EPD Tokyo (Ver. 1.3.0).Nintendo (French).
- ^Walsh, Doug, and Joe Epstein (2017).Guide de Jeu Super Mario Odyssey (French Edition). Terni:Multiplayer Edizioni,Prima Games (French). ISBN9788866312628. Page 344.
- ^„In Gletscherspalten lauern oft Gefrierbeißer.“ – Snow Kingdom brochure (27 Oct. 2017).Super Mario Odyssey by Nintendo EPD Tokyo (Ver. 1.3.0).Nintendo (German).
- ^Walsh, Doug, and Joe Epstein (2017).Super Mario Odyssey: Das offizielle Lösungsbuch (German Edition). Terni:Multiplayer Edizioni,Prima Games (German). ISBN978-8-8663127-9-6. Page 344.
- ^«I Mordighiaccio sono temibili creature in agguato nei crepacci.» – Snow Kigndom brochure (27 Oct. 2017).Super Mario Odyssey by Nintendo EPD Tokyo (Ver. 1.3.0).Nintendo (Italian).
- ^"빙하에는 깨물지라는 무시무시한 생물이 살고 있다." – Snow Kingdom brochure (27 Oct. 2017).Super Mario Odyssey by Nintendo EPD Tokyo (Ver. 1.3.0).Nintendo (Korean).
- ^«В местных ледниках водятся ужасные грызольды: заметив жертву, они подползают под нее, резко подни- маются и смыкают челюсти.» – Snow Kingdom brochure (27 Oct. 2017).Super Mario Odyssey by Nintendo EPD Tokyo (Ver. 1.3.0).Nintendo (Russian).
- ^"Hay un peligro que acecha las zonas heladas de la región: los terroríficos mordihielos." – Snow Kingdom brochure (27 Oct. 2017).Super Mario Odyssey by Nintendo EPD Tokyo (Ver. 1.3.0).Nintendo (Latin American Spanish).
- ^«Hay un peligro que acecha las zonas heladas de la región: los terroríficos Mordihielos.» – Snow Kingdom brochure (27 Oct. 2017).Super Mario Odyssey by Nintendo EPD Tokyo (Ver. 1.3.0).Nintendo (European Spanish).
- ^Walsh, Doug, and Joe Epstein (2017).Guía Oficial Super Mario Odyssey (Spanish Edition). Terni:Multiplayer Edizioni,Prima Games (European Spanish). ISBN978-8-8663126-7-3. Page 344.
