Behemoth (Final Fantasy)

Behemoths (ベヒーモス Behīmosu) are enemies that appear in multiple Final Fantasy games. They are usually depicted as large, purple, canine-esque creature with two yellow bull-like horns. Most varieties of Behemoths counter any attack with an attack of their own, and use a powerful Magic attack if a spell is used on them.

Final Fantasy II
The Emperor of Palamecia unleashes a Behemoth on Firion's party.

Final Fantasy III
Behemoths and King Behemoths appear in the Temple of Time and Ancients' Maze, respectively.

Final Fantasy IV
Three Behemoths appear as mini-bosses in the Lair of the Father on the Moon and can also be fought randomly in the Lunar Core. King Behemoths appear in the Advance version of Final Fantasy IV.

Final Fantasy V
The Behemoth only appears in the Advance version. The King Behemoth also appears in the Void.

Final Fantasy VI
Behemoths appears as an enemy on the Floating Continent. There is also a stronger version, known as the Great Behemoth in Kefka's Tower, and a boss called the Behemoth King in the Cave in the Veldt. A similar enemy, the Intangir, can appear on Triangle Island in the World of Balance. In the Advance version, Dark Behemoth appears.

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift
Behemoths are a species of monsters that have three variants: Behemoth, Reaver, and a red-colored Mutadragon. Their Hell Assault is a powerful move that increases their own Attack stat and damages enemies at the same time.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles
The Behemoth appears as a regular enemy in Conall Curach.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates
The Behemoth appears as a boss in Old Town. His appearance is dramatically different from the original Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles.

Final Fantasy Mystic Quest
A behemoth attacks Benjamin at the Hill of Destiny.

Etymology
Behemoth is a mythical creature mentioned in the book of Job in the Holy Bible. Its name may be a plural form of the Hebrew word for "animal," as per common practice in Hebrew of expressing greatness by pluralizing a noun. Behemoth is the Hebrew primal beast of the land, with Leviathan being the primal beast of the water and Ziz being the primal beast of the sky. According to legend, Behemoth and Leviathan will battle at the end of the world, and eventually kill each other.