A chirru was a creature with the natural ability to regrow its own head if it was decapitated. It is unknown whether such creatures existed, or were mythical.

TriviaEdit

The regenerative cranial capabilities of the chirru was more than likely inspired by the Lernaean Hydra of Greek mythology, which would regenerate two heads instead of one for each head lopped off by Hercules.

SourcesEdit

• Shadows of the Empire novelization