Oppohroppo

Oppohroppo is a legendary guardian beast, resembling a brown wolf with a yellow watermelon in its belly. It is presumed to be 642 years old (born in 1383, according to legend). It is the son of Purohrappa (father, 745-1893) and Pipparahpoppa (mother, born in 936). It is the protector of the city of Turundún. According to legend, it was Oppohroppo's grandfather, the elder Parappohpahrepe (385-1746), who founded the city in 1548. Oppohroppo is the protector of Turundún and guides children safely home, though it is believed that no one has ever seen its true form. Oppohroppo also helps care for the plants and prevents the city of Turundún from flooding, this being the primary task of the Oppohroppo family since the city's founding. It is presumed that the Oppohroppo race is that of the Papparoppohteppes, who evolved 9 million years ago. It is believed that the Oppohroppo surname is Puropappa, but this is not accurate, as most Papparoppohteppes conceal their surname and use only their given name.