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Desghidorah, also known as Death Ghidorah, is the main antagonist the 1996 Japanese kaiju film Rebirth of Mothra.

Although defeated millions of years ago by the kaiju Mothra, a member of the ancient Elias people reawakens Desghidorah from its slumber, prompting it to attempt to lay waste to the Earth.

Appearance

Desghidorah is a bulky quadrupedal dragon with black scales and three heads. Its body is heavily armored, and each head has two large horns. Its wings are bat-like, and the membranes between the wing "fingers" are blood red.

Powers and Abilities

Desghidorah possesses the following powers and abilities:

  • Flight
  • Tough hide
  • Enormous size
  • Fire breath
  • Regeneration of body parts

Fate

After a long fight, Mothra Leo manages to seal Desghidorah back inside its prison.

Trivia

  • Dagahra only appears in one film.

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