Eye Symbol

The eye symbol is found in a number of Zelda games, and is often associated with the Sheikah tribe.

A Link to the Past
The eye symbol has been seen throughout the Zelda series ever since the release of A Link to the Past. In that game, the evil wizard Agahnim has the eye symbol on his robe and throughout his lairs. The symbol has lashes on the top and bottom and the inside circle is so thin that it almost appears feline.

In the opening of the game, it is seen that the Master Sword has a similar eye symbol on the hilt.

Ocarina of Time
The symbol appeared again in Ocarina of Time, when it was the symbol of the Sheikah, the shadow race of Hyrule. They placed it all throughout "their" Shadow Temple, and on their artifacts such as the Lens of Truth, the Gossip Stones, and the Mask of Truth. They also placed it on their clothing. The symbol has three triangular lashes on top and a tear drop on the bottom.

Oracle of Ages
In Oracle of Ages, Veran, Sorceress of Shadows, has an eye symbol on her gown, along with Gerudo Symbols on her shoulders.

Four Swords Series
During Four Swords, the evil wind demon Vaati is seen as personifying the symbol with his one stylized eye. It was seen again during Four Swords Adventures and The Minish Cap.



The Wind Waker
In The Wind Waker, a version of the eye symbol can be seen at the door of the grounded ship atop Forsaken Fortress, where Ganondorf dwells. Although the tear is bigger and the eye smaller, it is still very close in appearance to the Sheikah eye symbol. Why such a symbol would appear there is a mystery, although it may indicate that the pirate ship where it is found was once crewed by Sheikah-descended pirates. The eye symbol also appears in the room containing the Master Sword, where it is displayed with only one triangular eyelash instead of the usual three in the stained glass window of Impa above her head.

Twilight Princess
Another appearance of the symbol would be with the Twili in Twilight Princess. It can be found on their artifacts, such as Midna's helmet and the Fused Shadow. It is also seen on their buildings and in places such as above Zant's throne, the cloak worn by Princess Zelda, and on the forehead of Madame Fanadi. Also, the eye symbol features prominently on the Howling Stones, in the same way as the Gossip Stones from Ocarina of Time.