Medieval elements in The Legend of Zelda Universe: Difference between revisions

{{TLoZ|Series}} is predominantly a medieval based fantasy setting as depicted in the many iterations of [[Hyrule]].<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Iwata-Asks/Iwata-Asks-The-Legend-of-Zelda-Ocarina-of-Time-3D/Vol-5-Mr-Shigeru-Miyamoto/5-A-Sword-Sorcery-Tale-Admired-Worldwide/5-A-Sword-Sorcery-Tale-Admired-Worldwide-224778.html Iwata Asks: A Sword & Sorcery Tale Admired Worldwide] "And I was really happy that we here in Japan could make a medieval tale of sword and sorcery liked by the people of the world.", Shigeru Miyamoto</ref> As with traditional fantasy, the series takes inspirations from medieval mythology and tales by featuring elven creatures, [[Fairy|fairies]], dragons, wizards, enchanted forests, castles, knights, as well as many other elements. Throughout the centuries and different timelines, the Kingdom of Hyrule often remains in a technological stasis with iconic medieval weapons, structures, and other elements recurring. Concurrently, the varying settings explored in the series occasionally deviate from such elements with [[Technology in The Legend of Zelda Universe|technological advancements]]. These advancements have become more apparent since entries such as {{SS}} and {{BotW}}.