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− | '''Slithy''' is a property which [[monster]]s can have. It is explained in the code as meaning having a "serpent body", | + | '''Slithy''' is a property which [[monster]]s can have. It is explained in the code as meaning having a "serpent body", but some non-serpentine monsters also have the property, such as [[jellyfish]] and [[shark]]s.{{refsrc|monflag.h|89|version=NetHack 3.6.0}} |
+ | ==Description== | ||
Slithy monsters have no legs, so they cannot [[kick]],{{refsrc|dokick.c|760|version=NetHack 3.6.0}} wear boots,{{refsrc|do_wear.c|1645|version=NetHack 3.6.0}}{{refsrc|polyself.c|944|version=NetHack 3.6.0}} [[Riding|ride]] a steed,{{refsrc|steed.c|221|version=NetHack 3.6.0}} or [[Jumping|jump]] (except with the {{spell of|jumping}} spell).{{refsrc|apply.c|1498|version=NetHack 3.6.0}} | Slithy monsters have no legs, so they cannot [[kick]],{{refsrc|dokick.c|760|version=NetHack 3.6.0}} wear boots,{{refsrc|do_wear.c|1645|version=NetHack 3.6.0}}{{refsrc|polyself.c|944|version=NetHack 3.6.0}} [[Riding|ride]] a steed,{{refsrc|steed.c|221|version=NetHack 3.6.0}} or [[Jumping|jump]] (except with the {{spell of|jumping}} spell).{{refsrc|apply.c|1498|version=NetHack 3.6.0}} | ||
A slithy monster which is medium-[[size]]d or smaller can move through [[iron bars]].{{refsrc|mondata.c|303|version=NetHack 3.6.0}} | A slithy monster which is medium-[[size]]d or smaller can move through [[iron bars]].{{refsrc|mondata.c|303|version=NetHack 3.6.0}} | ||
+ | ==List of slithy monsters== | ||
The following monsters are flagged as slithy: | The following monsters are flagged as slithy: | ||
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* {{monsymlink|Geryon}} | * {{monsymlink|Geryon}} | ||
− | == | + | ==Origin== |
− | + | The word "slithy" was invented by Lewis Carroll, and appears in the first line of his famous nonsense poem "Jabberwocky": | |
− | The word "slithy" was invented by Lewis Carroll and appears in the first line of his famous nonsense poem "Jabberwocky": | ||
<pre>Twas brillig, and the slithy toves | <pre>Twas brillig, and the slithy toves | ||
Did gyre and gimble in the wabe ...</pre> | Did gyre and gimble in the wabe ...</pre> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
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[[Category:Properties]] | [[Category:Properties]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 06:11, 6 March 2023
Slithy is a property which monsters can have. It is explained in the code as meaning having a "serpent body", but some non-serpentine monsters also have the property, such as jellyfish and sharks.[1]
Description
Slithy monsters have no legs, so they cannot kick,[2] wear boots,[3][4] ride a steed,[5] or jump (except with the jumping spell).[6]
A slithy monster which is medium-sized or smaller can move through iron bars.[7]
List of slithy monsters
The following monsters are flagged as slithy:
- All w worms
- A Couatl
- All N nagas
- All S snakes
- All ; sea monsters minus the ; kraken
- : Salamanders
- & Mariliths
- & Geryon
Origin
The word "slithy" was invented by Lewis Carroll, and appears in the first line of his famous nonsense poem "Jabberwocky":
Twas brillig, and the slithy toves Did gyre and gimble in the wabe ...