In the fourth chapter of the study of the Complete Integration of the Animal in the SW universe', we take a look at the Etymological influences of creatures.

Creatures that give their name to an object. It does not only happen in the 'SW'-universe, it happens on earth as well. Once more, we'll have a look at cars. What about the jaguar or mustang? Many sport teams - whether they play soccer or American football - have a nickname of an animal. And boy scouts often receive an animal name as well.

We will gather the most important Etymological references from the 'SW'-movies in this chapter. Enjoy!

1. Iconography
2. Linguistic Use
3. Metaphorical Use
4. ETYMOLOGY
5. Designs
6. Creatures & Art
7. Sport & Entertainment

- Bantha Traxx: This was a restaurant and entertainment complex on the planet Lianna. It was named for the owner's love of Tatooine and had a neon sign of a Bantha hanging above the entrance.

- Beldon: The enormous gas filled creature from Bespin inspired a Bespin artwork known as 'Beldon's Eye' (Chapter 6)

- Bloodfin: Darth Maul named its scimitar-like Speeder Bike after a native ocean creature he encountered in the Outer Rim.

- Chuba: If the amphibian creature from Naboo was actually named after the Huttese word is uncertain, but it is nevertheless the same word.

- Fiddanl: The first planet in the Yavin System was named after an Altorian pet.

- Guarlara: The Venator-class Star Destroyer that delivered the last volley of Turbolaser shots was named after the majestic horse like creature from Naboo. Guarlara's were similar to Gualaars and Gualama's. Only Royalty and the Royal Crusaders were allowed to ride these creatures.

- Jai'galaar / Jaig'alaar: Commander Jaig, who shot down Plo Koon at Cato Neimoidia, had the name of the gracious Mandalorian bird, also known as the shriek-hawk or Jai'galaar.

- Jeh Bonegnawer: This restaurant in Mos Eisley got its name from the Bonegnawer, native to Tatooine (see Chapter I).

- Kalidor: The Kalidor Crescent was one of the most prestigious medals awarded by the Rebel Alliance to its starfighter pilots. It was named after a strong winged creature from Davnar.

- Narglatch: This predator from Naboo gave its name to a firm that was known for the construction of several Airspeeder models. The XJ-2 (Bail Organa) and XJ-6 (Anakin and Obi-Wan in 'AotC') were popular models. The Narglatch is a solitary carnivore that hunts in the swamps and forests.

- Nashtah: Bossk's ship the Hound's Tooth had a small scout ship called the Nashtah Pup. Nashtah are 6 legged attack beasts from Dra III. The green skinned creature was an excellent hunter and tracker.

- Octuptarra: One of the CIS' attack Droids was named after an unusual creature native to Skako (the home world of Wat Tambor). The Droid seemed to mirror the creature's appearance. It had a gas filled head with eight eyes and thin legs. The creature also influenced the design of the Droid (Chapter 5).

- Oevvaor: This was a predatory marine creature that preyed on the shores of Kashyyyk's beaches. The Jet Catamaran was named Oevvaor in honor of this creature.

- Raddadugh: This predatory insect lived on the Wookiee moon of Alaris Prime. The Wookiees named their Fluttercraft after this insect.

- Scatalpen: This was the name of Ratts Tyerell's Vokoff-Strood Titan 215 Podracer. The creature was native to Alleen and is known to attack creatures larger than itself.

- Septoid: WED 15 Treadwells were nicknamed 'Septoid' because they resembled the insect known as Septoid native to Eriadu. The Ja Field Septoid was another race of Septoid. The Snapping Septoid was the name of an arcade found in the Uscru District on Coruscant during the last decades of the Republic.

- The Drunken Thranta: This was a bar located on Aldera (Alderaan's capitol) in the Spacer Quarter. It was named after the popular Thranta. These flying creatures were exported to Bespin and other worlds before Alderaan was destroyed.

- The Tipsy Mynock: On Karfeddion (Senex Sector), the Tipsy Mynock was a cantina. It was of course named after the silicon build lifeform often encountered in Asteroid Fields.

- Vaapad: The Vaapad was a creature native to Sarapin and its moons. They are ball shaped brown creatures with many tentacles, ranging from 7 to 21. The tentacles moved with an incredible speed. Mace Windu named his Lightsaber Style VII 'Vaapad') after this resilient creature.

- Void Spider: Was a blood-sucking insect from the desert planet Sacorro. It was also the name of a Bespin Motors Landspeeder that was seen at Mos Eisley when Luke Skywalker entered the Cantina.

- WED-9-M1 'Bantha' Droid: Was a large, blue Treadwell unit, seen in the streets of Mos Eisley.

Some names are even inspired by earthly names.
- Hound's Tooth: Bossk's freighter.
- Millennium Falcon: Smuggling ship of Han, Chewie and Lando.
- Chimaera: Was a Star Destroyer participating at the Battle of Endor. In Greek mythology the Chimaera had the head of a lion, the body of a goat and the tail of a snake.
- 'Crab Droid'
- 'Spider Droid'
- 'Vulture Droid'
- Wasp: The KV9T9 Wasp was the name of Clegg's Holdfasts's Podracer.

If you know any object in 'Star Wars' named after a creature from the 'Star Wars'-universe, please let me know! No 'EU' after 'RotJ' please. Thanks.