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The primary religion of the Legend of Zelda series was initially Christianity, as it was prevalent during the Middle Ages, which the series drew inspiration from.<ref name=LegendsOfLocals></ref> In the Japanese version of ''The Legend of Zelda'', the [[Book of Magic]] was known as the {{Wp|Bible#Christian_Bibles|Bible}}. In {{TAoL|-}}, the [[Cross]] was an item. In both respective games, Link's [[Shield]] and the Darknuts' Shield both beared crosses akin to the medieval knights of the holy Crusades. In addition, Link was explicitly depicted kneeling and praying to a statue of Jesus Christ inside of a church in {{ALttP|-}}'s initial concept art.<ref name=LegendsOfLocals></ref> | The primary religion of the Legend of Zelda series was initially Christianity, as it was prevalent during the Middle Ages, which the series drew inspiration from.<ref name=LegendsOfLocals></ref> In the Japanese version of ''The Legend of Zelda'', the [[Book of Magic]] was known as the {{Wp|Bible#Christian_Bibles|Bible}}. In {{TAoL|-}}, the [[Cross]] was an item. In both respective games, Link's [[Shield]] and the Darknuts' Shield both beared crosses akin to the medieval knights of the holy Crusades. In addition, Link was explicitly depicted kneeling and praying to a statue of Jesus Christ inside of a church in {{ALttP|-}}'s initial concept art.<ref name=LegendsOfLocals></ref> | ||
[[File:OoT Pedestal of Time Artwork.png|thumb|200px| | [[File:TAoL King's Tomb.png|thumb|150px|left|King's Tomb with a cross on the tombstone]] | ||
The tombstones of the [[King's Tomb]] and in the graveyard of [[Saria Town]] in {{TAoL|-}} either displays crosses or even have the shape of crosses. | |||
[[File:OoT Pedestal of Time Artwork.png|thumb|200px|right|Link pulling the Master Sword from its pedestal, similar to ''Excalibur'' and ''The Sword in the Stone'']] | |||
While Christianity is no longer prevalent in games released after {{ALttP|-}}, remnants of its influence remain, as religion still plays a large role in the Hyrule Kingdom akin to its prevalence in medieval Europe. Throughout the land of Hyrule, many statues and structures can be found depicting various religious figures, the most prominent religion being the tale of the [[Golden Goddesses]]. In Hylian Mythology, the world was created through the combined efforts of Din, Nayru and Farore. Din created the physical world, Nayru gave the world law and order, and Farore created life to exist on the world. Tapestries and stained glass windows inside temples and Hyrule Castle depict these goddesses and other legendary figures, much like medieval Europe did for Christianity.<ref>[[Hyrule Castle]], ('''Wind Waker''')</ref> {{TP|-}} in particular used real world medieval and Renaissance artwork in Castle Town to set the aesthetic. Statues of {{Wp|Antoninus of Florence|Saint Antoninus}} and {{Wp|Abundantia}} can be found there, as well as a painting of {{Wp|Leeds Castle}} and another castle called {{Wp|Vaux-le-Vicomte}}.<ref>[http://zeldauniverse.net/forums/Thread/177624-Help-identify-mysterious-statues-from-Malo-Mart-in-Twilight-Princess/ Help Identify Mysterious Statues From Malo Mart in Twilight Princess], Zelda Universe</ref><ref>[[Malo Mart]], ('{{TP|-}}')</ref> | While Christianity is no longer prevalent in games released after {{ALttP|-}}, remnants of its influence remain, as religion still plays a large role in the Hyrule Kingdom akin to its prevalence in medieval Europe. Throughout the land of Hyrule, many statues and structures can be found depicting various religious figures, the most prominent religion being the tale of the [[Golden Goddesses]]. In Hylian Mythology, the world was created through the combined efforts of Din, Nayru and Farore. Din created the physical world, Nayru gave the world law and order, and Farore created life to exist on the world. Tapestries and stained glass windows inside temples and Hyrule Castle depict these goddesses and other legendary figures, much like medieval Europe did for Christianity.<ref>[[Hyrule Castle]], ('''Wind Waker''')</ref> {{TP|-}} in particular used real world medieval and Renaissance artwork in Castle Town to set the aesthetic. Statues of {{Wp|Antoninus of Florence|Saint Antoninus}} and {{Wp|Abundantia}} can be found there, as well as a painting of {{Wp|Leeds Castle}} and another castle called {{Wp|Vaux-le-Vicomte}}.<ref>[http://zeldauniverse.net/forums/Thread/177624-Help-identify-mysterious-statues-from-Malo-Mart-in-Twilight-Princess/ Help Identify Mysterious Statues From Malo Mart in Twilight Princess], Zelda Universe</ref><ref>[[Malo Mart]], ('{{TP|-}}')</ref> | ||