Easter Eggs

Easter eggs are extras intentionally programmed into the games by the developers which have no meaning within the game itself. Throughout The Legend of Zelda series there are a number of Easter Eggs, commonly images taken from other Nintendo franchises such as the Mario series, as well as other well known figures to the western world. Easter Eggs are often an interesting break from the main storyline and this page lists some of the surprises to be found throughout the world of The Legend of Zelda series.

Princess Christine
Christine is a goat that lives in Animal Village in Link's Awakening. During the game's trading sequence, Christine will give you a letter in exchange for a hibiscus flower. The letter can be delivered to Mr. Write, at which time it is revealed that the letter is apparently a love letter, and that Christine has enclosed a photograph. Although Mr. Write believes the photo to be of Christine herself, it is actually an image of Peach from the Mario games series.

Godzilla
The image shown to the right is one that can be found carved into the side of the tree that forms Link's House in Kokiri Forest. The exact reason behind this sketch is debated greatly amongst Zelda fans, however it is usually agreed that Link drew the picture. Many people believe it is a prophetic drawing depicting Link fighting Ganon with the Master Sword as occurs in the last fight of Ocarina of Time. Navi is depicted as flying above Link. Many other ideas have arisen such as the beast being King Dodongo from Dodongo's Cavern. However despite all of this, some believe that this here is an easter egg depicting a crossover between The Legend of Zelda and Godzilla, where Link is fighting Godzilla.

Princess Zelda's Courtyard


In Princess Zelda's Courtyard within Hyrule Castle there are three windows, one on each wall that is not the doorway. The window straight ahead from the entrance is the king's throne room which Zelda commonly peeks at. Looking through the window on the right players will be able to see blurred portraits of Mario, Yoshi, Princess Peach, and Bowser hanging on the wall. Obtaining quality shots of these already blurred paintings isn't easy so you should check them out yourself.

Through the window on the right a pot plant can be seen, however if Link shoots at the window with his slingshot a bomb will be thrown at him and he will be sternly told not to cause trouble.

The Happy Mask Salesman's Collection
The mysterious mask collector and seller from Majora's Mask, the Happy Mask Salesman, who spends his time inside the Clock Tower is seen wearing a massive back pack, most likely full of masks, but it also has some masks attached to it which some of are obvious Easter Eggs, whilst others are rather mysterious.


 * 1: Humanoid face with a shocked expression - Similarities with the face shown on the Mirror Shield.
 * 2: Stone-like face or Gibdo like face.
 * 3: Humanoid face with sad expression - A reference to Elvis Presley.
 * 4: Red and black striped face - Believed by some to be a reference to Darth Maul.
 * 5: Mario - Certainly a reference to Nintendo's famous protagonist.
 * 6: Grotesque face (pale)
 * 7: Grotesque face (red)
 * 8: Red, green and black striped face - Similar to a mask worn by a Luchador
 * 9: Blue and yellow striped face - Believed by some to be a reference Falco Lombardi

Dee Ess Island
In the southeastern seas of Phantom Hourglass players will often come across Dee Ess Island. Both the name and shape of the island reveal this to be an obvious easter egg of the Nintendo DS which is the console used by the Phamtom Hourglass game Cartridge.

"What´s with this island?! Sort of a different shape, don´t you think?!"

- Linebeck, upon leaving the island