Glossary
Skyward Sword. From Greek mythology, the God of music, truth, prophecy, etc.
Aryll
The Wind Waker. Link’s younger sister who is kidnapped at the beginning of The Wind Waker. This acts as a catalyst for the narrative of The Wind Waker.
Cyclos
The Wind Waker. Younger brother of Zephos. Known as the God of Winds who utilizes his power to unleash unpredictable and often chaotic cyclones throughout the Great Sea.
Darunia
Ocarina of Time. Sage of Fire. Leader of the Gorons who dwell inside of Death Mountain.
Demise
Skyward Sword. Main antagonist who intends to harness the power of the Triforce to destroy the Earth.
Diatonic
Refers to scales in major and minor keys as opposed to a chromatic scale. Comprised of a series of whole and semitones.
Din
Ocarina of Time. One of the three original goddesses who are said to have created the Earth and the Triforce. Generally associated with the color red and the Triforce of Power.
Door of Time
Ocarina of Time. Door located within the Temple of Time housing the Master Sword and allowing access to the Sacred Realm.
Epona
Ocarina of Time. Link’s horse that allows him to navigate the vast expanse of the kingdom of Hyrule.
Eurydice
Skyward Sword. In Greek mythology, lover of Orpheus for whom he travels to the underworld in an attempt to retrieve her soul.
Fado
The Wind Waker. Spirit of the original Sage of the Wind Temple.
Farore
Ocarina of Time. One of the three original goddesses who are said to have created the Earth and the Triforce. Generally associated with the color green and the Triforce of Courage.
Fi
Skyward Sword. Spirit that inhabits the Master Sword, accompanies and deciphers ancient messages for Link throughout Skyward Sword.
Ganon
The Wind Waker. Main antagonist who seeks the Triforce to conquer the kingdom of Hyrule.
Ganondorf
Ocarina of Time. Main antagonist who seeks the Triforce to conquer the kingdom of Hyrule. Rules for the seven years in which Link is locked in the Sacred Realm.
Gate of Time
Skyward Sword. Two sacred gates utilized to travel through time. Allows Link reach Zelda in the past when she is kidnapped by Ghirahim to revive Demise.
Ghirahim
Skyward Sword. Spirit that inhabits Demise’s sword and seeks to sacrifice Zelda’s soul to revive his dormant master, Demise.
Gorons
Skyward Sword and Ocarina of Time. A race of rock people generally living in mountain ranges.
Goron’s Ruby
Ocarina of Time. One of three spiritual stones used to open the Door of Time in the Temple of Time. Acquired after defeating the monster on Death Mountain that was endangering the Gorons’ food supply.
Groose
Skyward Sword. Pupil of Link’s from the Knight Academy who also ventures below the clouds and aids Link in his second battle with The Imprisoned on the Sealed Grounds.
Guido of Arezzo
Eleventh century music theorist and pedagogue who, among other things, furthered the development of a system of notation that allowed individuals to determine the exact intervals among notes.
Guru-Guru
Ocarina of Time. Accordion player from inside the windmill in Kakariko Village who teaches Link the Song of Storms.
Headmaster Gaepora
Skyward Sword. Father of Zelda and Headmaster of the Knight Academy on Skyloft.
Helmaroc King
The Wind Waker. Large bird under the control of Ganon in the Wind Waker. Used to search the Great Sea for young girls whose appearance matches that of Princess Zelda while Ganon searches for the wielder of the Triforce of Courage.
Hylia
Skyward Sword. One of the ancient goddesses who participated in the battle against Demise. Created Skyloft to protect her people, known as Hylians.
Hylian Shield
Skyward Sword and Ocarina of Time. The strongest shield in existence.
Hyrule
Ocarina of Time. The Wind Waker. The kingdom in which the narrative takes place. The name likely stems from a relation to the Goddess Hylia.
Impa
Skyward Sword. A member of the Sheikah tribe that serves to protect the royal family of Hyrule for generations. Impa guides Zelda along her journey to fulfill her destiny as she navigates the earth below the clouds.
King of Hyrule
The Wind Waker. The true identity of the King of Red Lions in The Wind Waker who appears in Hyrule Castle underneath the Tower of the Gods.
King of Red Lions
The Wind Waker. A magical boat that serves as transportation and a guide for Link across the Great Sea.
Knight Academy
Skyward Sword. Training academy for prospective knights in Skyloft who patrol the skies to ensure the safety of all citizens.
Kokiri
Ocarina of Time. Small beings with a child-like appearance that inhabit the Kokiri Forest.
Kokiri’s Emerald
Ocarina of Time. One of three spiritual stones required to open the Door of Time in the Temple of Time. Acquired after Link defeats the boss inside of the Great Deku Tree.
Korok
The Wind Waker. Race of small plant based spirits who reside in Forest Haven. Koroks are cared for by the Great Deku Tree.
Laruto
The Wind Waker. Spirit of the original sage from the Earth Temple.
Levias
Skyward Sword. Spirit who acts as a warden of the skies around Skyloft. Found in the Thunderhead surrounding the Isle of Songs.
Link
Skyward Sword, Ocarina of Time, and the Wind Waker. The protagonist and reincarnation of the original hero of legend.
Loftwing
Skyward Sword. A species of bird found in Skyloft used in the annual Wing Ceremony. Each citizen of Skyloft has their own loftwing.
Lyre
Skyward Sword. A string instrument from ancient Greece similar to a small harp. The instrument is generally associated with the Greek God, Apollo.
Makar
The Wind Waker. One of the Koroks and the descendant of the original sage of the Wind Temple.
Malon
Ocarina of Time. The daughter of a rancher from Lon Lon Ranch who teaches Link Epona’s Song. The song is used to call Epona, Link’s horse.
Master Sword
Skyward Sword. Ocarina of Time. The Wind Waker. The most powerful sword in existence capable of repelling evil.
Medli
The Wind Waker. Part of the Rito and apprentice attendant of Valoo on Dragon Roost Island. Medli is the descendant of the spirit of the sage of the Earth Temple.
Mido
Ocarina of Time. One of the Kokiri from the Kokiri Village who is known for being abrasive. Mido initially prevents Link from speaking with the Great Deku Tree at the beginning of Ocarina of Time.
Navi
Ocarina of Time. A small fairy who acts as a guide for Link throughout Ocarina of Time.
Nayru
Ocarina of Time. One of the three original goddesses who are said to have created the Earth and the Triforce. Generally associated with the color blue and the Triforce of Wisdom.
Old Woman
Skyward Sword. The old woman resides in the temple in the Sealed Grounds. The ending of Skyward Sword reveals that this woman is Impa who remained in the temple to protect Hylia while she was in a state of perpetual slumber.
Orpheus
Skyward Sword. In Greek mythology, an extremely gifted musician who travels to the underworld in an attempt to retrieve the soul of his bride to be.
Performance Practice
The method in which music is performed as it pertains to a desire for adherence to a style associated with a particular repertory, region, tradition, era, or composer.
Prince Komali
The Wind Waker. The son of the Rito Chieftain on Dragon Roost Island. Prince Komali presents Link with Din’s Pearl after Link successfully defeats the parasitic creature that had been harming Valoo.
Princess Zelda
Ocarina of Time and The Wind Waker. One of the main characters of the series and the reincarnation of the Goddess Hylia.
Rauru
Ocarina of Time. The sage of light who greets Link in the Sacred Realm after the initial seven years pass.
ReDeads
Ocarina of Time. Monsters that are essentially zombies and can be found in the tomb of the Royal Family in Kakariko Village.
Rito
The Wind Waker. Race of bird-like beings living on Dragon Roost Island who act as the postal service for all islands in the Great Sea.
Rito Chieftain
The Wind Waker. Father of Prince Komali and leader of the Rito.
Ruto
Ocarina of Time. Princess of the Zoras and sage of water. Ruto presents Link with Zora’s Sapphire for helping her escape after she is accidentally swallowed by a large creature known as Jabu Jabu.
Saria
Ocarina of Time. A childhood friend of Link’s from the Kokiri Forest who both presents Link with the fairy ocarina and teaches him how to play the instrument.
Sheik
Ocarina of Time. A disguise utilized by Princess Zelda to avoid detection by Ganondorf while Link finished his quest to acquire the strength to defeat him. Additionally, Sheik teaches Link several key songs throughout Ocarina of Time as an adult.
Tetra
The Wind Waker. Young pirate and alter ego of Princess Zelda who was initially captured by the Helmaroc King.
The Great Deku Tree
Ocarina of Time and The Wind Waker. Guardian of the Kokiri Forest, Forest Haven, and Kokiri’s Emerald.
The Imprisoned
Skyward Sword. Reduced form of the ancient evil Demise resulting from his early defeat by the goddess Hylia locked away in the Sealed Grounds.
Tott
The Wind Waker. Dancer from Windfall Island who teaches Link the Song of Passing.
Triforce
Skyward Sword. Sacred relic left to the world by the Golden Goddesses Din, Nayru, and Farore after they created the kingdom of Hyrule. The Triforce consists of three triangles each representing a different value – courage, wisdom, and power. Ultimately, the Triforce serves as the ultimate source of power throughout the entire Legend of Zelda franchise.
Valoo
The Wind Waker. Dragon, spirit of the skies, and protector of the Rito on Dragon Roost Island. When young Ritos come of age, the travel to the peak of Dragon Roost Island to collect a scale from Valoo as a rite of passage.
Wing Ceremony
Skyward Sword. Annual event on Skyloft in which students from the Knight Academy compete by flying around the island in pursuit of a small statue and essentially assume the roles of the goddess Hylia and the hero of legend.
Zephos
The Wind Waker. Brother of Cyclos and God of Winds.
Zora’s Sapphire
Ocarina of Time. One of three spiritual stones used to open the Door of Time in the Temple of Time.