Orphic Vipers

Found in: Castlevania 3, 4

The Orphic Vipers are obviously based off the Hydra. It is mythical being made of multiple heads (in the case of the Castlevania series, the Hydra only has two heads.) Existing primarily in water, these dragon heads will attack by shooting a variety of fireballs: the straight flame tongue, three way, and downward blowtorch. It is a good idea to concentrate on one and then get the other head, at least in Super Castlevania 4. In Castlevania 3, the Orphic Vipers peek out of the water, so you can't tell who's who. Unlike mythology, the Hydra's heads do not grow back.