Graveyard

Graveyards are a signature locale in The Legend of Zelda series, with at least one appearing in nearly every game, commonly on the outskirts of Kakariko Village.

Legend of Zelda
First assessed by correctly navigating through the Lost Woods. A bleak desolate grey area characterized only by the white tombstones marked with blue crosses. The lone Ghini floating outside is a 'ring leader'. Slaying that one will slay all others that appear. The strongest sword in the game can be obtained here after Link has 12 heart containers.

In the Second Quest, Level 6 can be found beneath a Tombstone.

Link's Awakening
A four screen graveyard can be found on Koholint Island in Link's Awakening. In each portion, one ghini floats around and more will appear if you touch one of the graves. In the southeast portion, zombies will appear in addition to the ghinis. In the northwest portion, a Giant Ghini can be found. In the DX version, the Color Dungeon can be found in the southwest portion.

Ocarina of Time
Behind Kakariko Village lies the graveyard in Ocarina of Time. The gravekeeper Dampe oversees the graveyard at night, while his apprentice walks its paths in the daytime. Poes of many fallen Hyrulians, Hylian royal family members, and the Sheikah tribe who founded Kakariko rest in the graveyard, some of their gravestones of which can be pulled back to reveal a secret room, or underground chamber.

The Sun's Song can be learned within one of the larger catacombs beneath the graveyard in Kakariko.



Holodrum
Located in the Southwest corner of Holodrum. The only access is via a vine growing up the Soutern cliff face. Beneath the Northwestern masonry work lies Level 7 Explorer's Crypt.

Subrosia
This cemetary is west of the Pirate's ship.

Twilight Princess
In Twilight Princess, the graveyard is also located behind Kakariko Village. It holds the grave of the Zora King, the late Queen Rutela's husband, which, when pushed, reveals the Zora Armor. The graveyard has two Poes. There is also a rather hidden graveyard in Hyrule Castle.

One particular grave in the Hyrule Castle Graveyard lies under a tree. If you inspect one of the larger tombstones nearby, it reads, "The cursed swordsman... sleeps before... the sacred tree." The "cursed swordsman" may very well be Link, The Hero of Time due to the fact that he sleeps under a "sacred" tree (reminiscent of the Great Deku Tree. If this is the case, then the statement on the tombstone may slightly allude to the demise of The Hero of Time - that which was not a good one. The term "cursed" may also refer to Link's curse of being reborn again and again to rise up against the evil that threatens Hyrule. It may also refer to Link's curse of transforming into a wolf. This may further reveal the identity of the Hero's spirit. who is assumed to be Link, The Hero of Time. It should be noted that this particular grave is covered with a stone that you must destroy in order to step on a switch to open the gate that contains two owl statues so that you can further your quest in this area. If such a grave is tied to such an important aspect (the owl statues - which may or may not be reminiscent of Kaepora Gaebora) then this would further fortify the connection to Link from Ocarina of Time.