Golden Goddesses

The Golden Goddesses is a recurring group in the Legend of Zelda series. The most powerful creatures in the myths and folklore of The Legend of Zelda, these Deities created the world and all the realms it holds, as well as all life forms and the spirit of law that all living creatures were to obey. The Golden Goddesses, Din, Farore, and Nayru, are portrayed in most retellings of the legend as three beautiful young women with enormous powers who reside in the heavens. Upon departure from Hyrule, they left the Triforce, the essence of their power, behind.

In The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, three of the four Light Spirits and by extent, their respective springs as well as the provinces in which their springs are located, share the names of the Golden Godesses; Eldin for Din, Faron for Farore, and Lanayru for Nayru.

Din
According to the Great Deku Tree, Din, "with her strong flaming arms, cultivated the land and created the red earth." Din, the Goddess of Power, formed the terrain of Hyrule. She is closely associated with the Triforce of Power and its holder, Ganondorf. The Oracle of Seasons, Din of Holodrum, is named after the Goddess of Power, but is not the same character. The spell Din's Fire was named after her. It is said she once owned Din's Pearl and passed it down to the Rito.

Farore
Farore, "with her rich soul, created all the living inhabitants in the world to uphold the law." She is the goddess of all life. Farore is associated with the Triforce of Courage and Link. Farore, the Oracle of Secrets, is named after the goddess, but is not the same character. The jewel Farore's Pearl is believed to be a treasure of the goddess, and was given to the Great Deku.

Nayru
Nayru is the goddess that "poured her wisdom onto the earth and gave the spirit of law to the world." She is revered for creating the laws and physics of the universe that keep it in order. As the goddess of wisdom, she is associated with the Triforce of Wisdom and Princess Zelda. Due to her part in creating the laws of the universe, it is possible that she is the Goddess of Time referred to in The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. The Oracle of Ages, Nayru of Labrynna is named after her, but is not the same character.