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This page is intended to be a resource for the many symbols found throughout the Legend of Zelda series. Information pertaining to the symbols is meant to be brief, informative and non speculative. Recurring symbols in the series will be referred to by their roles in the first games they appeared in.
Triforce
- Main article: Triforce
The Triforce.
The Triforce is the symbol of the Golden Goddesses' power and by far the most prominent symbol in The Legend of Zelda series. It has served as a major plot device in many of the games. It first appears in The Legend of Zelda, but at the time, there was only the Triforce of Power and the Triforce of Wisdom. In Adventure of Link, a third piece of the Triforce, the Triforce of Courage, is introduced. After the game is beaten, all three pieces are shown in their now familiar arrangement. In the prologue to Adventure of Link, the symbol of the Triforce appears on the back of Link's left hand. This becomes a regular occurrence in later Zelda titles. Depictions of the Triforce appear in many places throughout the series, such as above the Door of Time, on the Master Sword, on many of Link's shields, on the Hylian emblem, and in the center of the Mirror of Twilight. Curiously, the Triforce symbol also appears in Termina, in the Stone Tower Temple, where the Goddesses are not proven to exist.
- Triforce of Power - The Triforce on top of the arrangement, representative of Din. This piece is usually possessed by Ganon.
- Triforce of Wisdom - The Triforce on the left side of the arrangement, representative of Nayru. This piece is usually possessed by Zelda.
- Triforce of Courage - The Triforce on the right side of the arrangement, representative of Farore. This piece is usually possessed by Link.
Cross
In The Legend of Zelda, Link's shield is decorated with a cross. This shield design returns in Adventure of Link. In the same game, the cross is an item that allows the player to see normally invisible enemies. Both games have graves marked with crosses.
Royal Crest
Hyrule's Royal Crest
This is possibly the second most common symbol found in The Legend of Zelda series. Several versions of this symbol have been used throughout the series. Since A Link to the Past, birdlike symbols have decorated many of Link's shields. It's safe to say that this symbol eventually became the Royal Crest. The bird symbol is usually accompanied by a depiction of the Triforce. It can be also be found on walls, banners, soldier's uniforms, Zelda's dress, and various other places.
Race Emblems
In Ocarina of Time, there are emblems representing the races of Hyrule. They are later shown in The Wind Waker on stained glass depictions of the sages, each emblem above a sage of its respective race.
- Hylian Emblem - The same as the royal crest. It appears above Rauru's stain depiction, so it may represent the Hylian race as a whole, not only the royal family.
- Kokiri Emblem - This symbol resembles the Kokiri's Emerald. It appears on the Deku Shield and doors in the Forbidden Woods and the Forest Temple.
- Goron Emblem - This symbol resembles the Goron's Ruby. It is tattooed on many Gorons and seen throughout their cities.
- Zora Emblem - This symbol resembles the Zora's Sapphire. In Ocarina of Time, it is seen on a round, stone decoration hanging above King Zora and on the stone columns near Lord Jabu Jabu. Its design has changed slightly in The Wind Waker, where it visible on Medli's and Prince Komali's clothes.
- Sheikah Emblem
- Main article: Eye Symbol
- Gerudo Emblem
- Main article: Gerudo Symbol
Sage Emblems
The Sage Medallions. In order, they are Light, Forest, Fire, Water, Shadow, and Spirit.
- Main article: Sage Medallions
Ocarina of Time introduced the six sage emblems. These symbols are first seen surrounding the Pedestal of Time. In the Chamber of the Sages, they appear in their respective places, each with a different color. The medallions that Link receives have reliefs of the corresponding sage emblem on them. The emblems also appear on the sites Link lands on when he plays songs to warp to temples, each symbol matching the song and the temple. At the Mirror Chamber in Twilight Princess, the six sage emblems are seen, but the water emblem is broken. The sages who reside here each wear a different emblem on their clothes.
- Light
- Forest
- Fire
- Water
- Shadow
- Spirit
Seasons
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
These symbols represent the seasons in Oracle of Seasons. In the game's official art, they can be seen on the Rod of Seasons. In the four corners of the Temple of Seasons, the symbols are shown on each tower of the corresponding season. Every time link enters a new area of the overworld or he changes the season, similar symbols show what the current season is.
- Spring
- Summer
- Autumn
- Winter
Ages Tunes
In Oracle of Ages, tunes played on the Harp of Ages are represented by symbols. They make more appearances in The Wind Waker on the Goddess Pearls and in Phantom Hourglass on the Spirit Gems. They are now known as the symbols for Courage, Power, and Wisdom.
- Tune of Echoes - Its symbol appears on Farore's Pearl and the Courage Gems.
- Tune of Currents - Its symbol appears on Din's Pearl and the Power Gems
- Tune of Ages - Its symbol appears on Nayru's Pearl and the Wisdom Gems. It resembles the Zora emblem.
Maku Seeds
The symbols on the Maku Seeds in Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons are unique the two games and both seeds have different symbols.
Twilight Emblem
- Main article: Twilight Emblem
Ocean King's Emblem
This symbol is seen throughout a key dungeon in Phantom Hourglass, the Temple of the Ocean King, as well as above its entrance. It's also on the Pure Metals and the Phantom Sword.
Cyclone Slate Symbols
Warping in Phantom Hourglass requires the player to draw symbols on the Cyclone Slate, an item given to Link by Cylos. There six Golden Frogs in the Great Sea, each of which will provide Link with a symbol to draw on the slate. Drawing the symbol given will bring Link back to the area where the frog was swimming.