Snake's Remains

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The Snake's Remains is the second Dungeon in Oracle of Seasons.[1] The Gift of Time, the second Essence of Nature obtained on Link's quest, is found within this dungeon.

Entrance to the Remains

In order to access the Snake's Remains, which is found within the Woods of Winter, Link must obtain the Rod of Seasons from the Temple of Seasons to restore winter to the woods. However, since Link has only the power to change the seasons to winter at the time, he will not be able to access the dungeon itself, as it is blocked off by a mound of snow. The snow can only be cleared with a Shovel, which can be obtained from Holly who lives nearby. However, the entrance to Holly's home is also blocked off by snow, so Link must instead enter by the chimney. After startling Holly and being mistaken for Santa Claus,[2] Link is given the shovel by Holly and is told to clear her walkway, allowing him to keep the shovel afterwards.[3] With the shovel, Link is finally able to access the Snake's Remains.

Themes and Navigation

Owl Stones

When the mouth opens, attack from within. Then super-human strength will prevail.

The Snake's Remains is an dark and eerie dungeon with purple walls and floors. True to its name, the map reveals that the dungeon is shaped like a snake. It is also infested with Ropes.

The majority of the rooms within the dungeon feature blocks, which are somehow related to that room's puzzle. Within the dungeon, there exists an room unmarked on the dungeon map, accessed by a bombable wall, where Rupees are scattered across the floor. The only hint Link receives of the room's existence is the formation of the blocks in the adjacent room, which seem to form an arrow pointing at the bombable wall. A central room within the snake's "tail" contains a Dial. Also within the dungeon are two staircases leading outside the dungeon to an otherwise inaccessible section of the Woods of Winter where a Treasure Chest containing a Gasha Seed is found. Link must climb up the staircase to this area, cross it, and reenter the dungeon through another staircase to obtain a Small Key within an isolated area of the dungeon.

In total, there are four keys found within the dungeon (including the Boss Key). The main item of the dungeon is the Power Bracelet, which can be used to lift and push heavy items out of the way, allowing Link to progress further into the dungeon. The Miniboss of the dungeon is Facade, an enemy composed uniquely of a pair of eyes and a mouth, seemingly ingrained into the floor of the dungeon. Defeating Facade leads to the obtention of the Boss Key, allowing Link to access the lair of the dungeon's boss, Dodongo. After the Dodongo is defeated, Link will acquire a Heart Container and the Gift of Time, the Essence of Nature he was searching for.

Areas

Business Scrub's Shop

Item
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Bomb ×10
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Bomb ×10

Enemies

Minibosses

Bosses

Treasure Chests

Treasure Chest
Contents
Notes

In the room left of the entrance, past several Pits

Treasure Chest
Contents
Notes

Appears after pushing a Block to the right in a room northeast of the entrance

Treasure Chest
Contents
Notes

In the west half of the lower section's easternmost room

Treasure Chest
Contents
Notes

Appears after defeating two Pig Warriors in a western room in the lower section

Treasure Chest
Contents
Notes

In one of the lower section's northern rooms, surrounded by Jars

Treasure Chest
Contents
Notes

In a maze of Blocks and Cracked Blocks in an isolated southwestern room
Disappears until the room is re-entered if Link does not reach it in time[clarification needed]

Treasure Chest
Contents
Notes

In the west half of the northern section's first room

Treasure Chest
Contents
Notes

On a ledge in the northern section, accessible through a room with floating platforms and Keese

Treasure ChestContentsNotes

In the room left of the entrance, past several Pits

Appears after pushing a Block to the right in a room northeast of the entrance

In the west half of the lower section's easternmost room

Appears after defeating two Pig Warriors in a western room in the lower section

In one of the lower section's northern rooms, surrounded by Jars

In a maze of Blocks and Cracked Blocks in an isolated southwestern room
Disappears until the room is re-entered if Link does not reach it in time[clarification needed]

In the west half of the northern section's first room

On a ledge in the northern section, accessible through a room with floating platforms and Keese

Nomenclature

TMC Forest Minish Artwork.png Names in Other Regions TMC Jabber Nut Sprite.png
Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese 蛇のなきがら (Hebi no Nakigara) Snake Remains
French-speaking countries French Ruines Serpent Snake Ruins
Germany German Schlangengrube Snakepit
Italy Italian Rovine Serpente Snake Ruins
Spain SpanishEU Restos de Serpiente Snake's Remains

Other Names

These names, though from official English sources, are not considered Canon by Zelda Wiki as they contradict a name or names from a higher-priority source.

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References

  1. Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 151
  2. "AHH!!! You startled me! Winter sets in all of a sudden, then down my chimney comes... You're not Santa!" — Holly (Oracle of Seasons)
  3. "Now take this shovel and clear the snow from my walkway! Keep the shovel when you're done." — Holly (Oracle of Seasons)
  4. Official The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons & Ages Perfect Guide, Versus Books, pg. 20 (OoS)