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:''This article is about the Turtle that brought [[Link]] to the [[Great Bay Temple]] in [[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]. For turtle-like enemies in the [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|Zelda universe]], see [[Turtle (Enemy)]].''
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The '''Turtle''' is a creature who appeared in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''. Its name is unknown and it wasn't until ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' that it got the "title" Turtle.
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The {{Term/Store|Giant Turtle||Series, MM, MM3D}} is a character in {{MM}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 96}}</ref>
 
==Biography==
The Giant Turtle is a very old creature that spends most of its time asleep,<ref>{{Cite|Mm...Mm...Yeeeaaawn! I slept quite well!|Giant Turtle|MM}}</ref> disguising itself as a small island in the [[Great Bay]].<ref>{{Cite|I was surprised when my voice turned that lonely island into a turtle...|Lulu|MM}}</ref> Despite this, it is aware of everything that is going on in the ocean.<ref>{{Cite|Yes, Lulu. It's nothing to be surprised at. Although my eyes were closed in sleep, I still see everything that occurs in this ocean...|Giant Turtle|MM}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Why so slow? Hurry up and fire your hookshot into the palm tree on my back, Link. Heh, heh, heh. Of course I know your name. Didn't I say that all is seen by me?|Giant Turtle|MM}}</ref> The Giant Turtle is also aware of [[Link]]'s ability to change his shape and his quest to save [[Termina]].<ref>{{Cite|You seem to be having a bit of trouble... Are you still not used to your Zora body? Perhaps it would be quicker to give up.|Giant Turtle|MM}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|The open seas of Great Bay have need of your might. Quickly. Climb onto my back.|Giant Turtle|MM}}</ref> As such, it offers to take Link to the [[Great Bay Temple]] when it is awoken by the "[[New Wave Bossa Nova]]" played by [[Zora Link]]. Link can them climb on its back by shooting the [[Hookshot]] at its palm trees. When Link defeats the temple's boss, [[Gyorg (Boss)|Gyorg]], and helps the third [[Four Giants|Giant]], the Giant Turtle informs Link that he will go back into his slumber after listening to [[Lulu]] sing.<ref>{{Cite|Now I can continue resting in peace. I too must abide the laws of ancient times and again merely watch from my deep slumber. But the evil that haunts this land has not completely vanished, Link. I shall depart after enjoying Lulu's voice a bit longer. I think the gods can permit that. Hyeh, hyeh, hyeh.|Giant Turtle|MM}}</ref>
 
==Other Appearances==
{{Noncanon|Start}}
==={{MM|-}} (Himekawa)===
{{Stub|MM}}


Turtle is a very old creature that seems to spend most of its time asleep,<ref>{{Cite|Mm...Mm...Yeeeaaawn! I slept quite well!|Turtle|Majora's Mask}}</ref> disguising itself as a small island in the [[Great Bay]].<ref>{{cite|I was surprised when my voice turned that lonely island into a turtle...|Lulu|Majora's Mask}}</ref> Despite this, it is aware of everything that is going on in the ocean.<ref>{{Cite|Yes, [[Lulu]]. It's nothing to be surprised at. Although my eyes were closed in sleep, I still see everything that occurs in this ocean...|Turtle|Majora's Mask}}</ref> For instance, it knew [[Link]]'s name without it being told to him.<ref>{{Cite|Why so slow? Hurry up and fire your [[hookshot]] into the palm tree on my back, [[Link]]. Heh, heh, heh. Of course I know your name. Didn't I say that all is seen by me?|Turtle|Majora's Mask}}</ref> Also, Turtle is aware of Link's "[[Mask|ability]]" to change [[:Category:Link Transformations|his shape]]<ref>{{Cite|You seem to be having a bit of trouble... Are you still not used to your [[Zora]] [[Zora Link|body]]? Perhaps it would be quicker to give up.|Turtle|Majora's Mask}}</ref> and Link's quest to save [[Termina]]<ref>{{Cite|The open seas of [[Great Bay]] have need of your might. Quickly. Climb onto my back.|Turtle||Majora's Mask}}</ref>. As such, he immediately offered to bring Link to the [[Great Bay Temple]] when he was awoken by the [[New Wave Bossa Nova]]. When Link defeated the temple boss [[Gyorg]] and thus helped the third [[Four Giants|Giant]], Turtle said he would go back into his slumber after listening to [[Lulu]] a bit more.<ref>{{Cite|Now I can continue resting in peace. I too must abide the laws of ancient times and again merely watch from my deep slumber. But the [[Majora's Mask (Object)|evil]] that haunts [[Termina|this land]] has not completely vanished, [[Link]]. I shall depart after enjoying [[Lulu]]'s voice a bit longer. I think the [[Deity|gods]] can permit that. Hyeh, hyeh, hyeh.|Turtle|Majora's Mask}}</ref>
==={{SSBM|-}}===
In {{SSBM}}, the Turtle appears as part of the [[Great Bay]] stage. It functions as an extra platform that at times disappears under water. The palm trees on its back also serve as platforms. It can either appear with his head towards the screen or with his head to the left. It also appears as a [[Trophies in Super Smash Bros. Melee|Trophy]].


==''Super Smash Bros. Melee''==
====Trophy Information====
Turtle made an appearance in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' as part of the Great Bay Stage. He functioned as an extra platform that at times disappeared under water. He could either appear with his head towards the screen (small platform) or with his head to the left (big platform). He also had his own trophy in the game.
{{SSBTrophy|SSBM|header=yes}}
{{#section:Trophies in Super Smash Bros. Melee|Turtle}}
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Its trophy's description reads:
==={{SSBU|-}}===
*''When [[Link]] played the [[New Wave Bossa Nova]], what masqueraded as a lone island rose out of the waters of the [[Great Bay Coast]] and revealed itself to be a giant turtle. This mighty terrapin is ancient and wise beyond belief. It sensed Link's destiny and braved the stormy seas in order to transport him to the [[Great Bay Temple]].''
In {{SSBU}}, the Turtle appears once again as part of the Great Bay stage, working as an extra platform that at times disappears under water, with the palm trees on its back also working as platforms. The Turtle can either appear with his head towards the screen or with his head to the left.
{{Noncanon|End}}
 
==Trivia==
* The Giant Turtle was designed by [[Satomi Asakawa]].<ref>{{Cite Magazine|quote= |magazine= Nintendo Power |publisher= |volume= |issue= 196 |date= October 2005 |page= 54 |url= https://archive.org/details/nintendo-power-issue-196-october-2005 }}</ref>
 
==Nomenclature==
{{Nomenclature}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:MMTurtle.jpg|Turtle trophy in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''
File:MM Giant Turtle Model 2.png|The Giant Turtle with Link on his back from {{MM|-}}
File:TurtleMM.jpg|
File:Turtle MM.png|The Giant Turtle waking in {{MM|-}}
File:Turtle Appear.jpg|The Giant Turtle appearing in front of Zora Link in {{MM|-}}
File:Great Bay.jpg|The Turtle in the Great Bay stage from {{SSBM|-}}
File:SSBU Great Bay.png|The Turtle in the Great Bay stage from {{SSBU|-}}
</gallery>
</gallery>


==References==
==See Also==
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*[[Mama Turtle]]
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Latest revision as of 17:46, 27 April 2024

The Giant Turtle is a character in Majora's Mask.[2]

Biography

The Giant Turtle is a very old creature that spends most of its time asleep,[3] disguising itself as a small island in the Great Bay.[4] Despite this, it is aware of everything that is going on in the ocean.[5][6] The Giant Turtle is also aware of Link's ability to change his shape and his quest to save Termina.[7][8] As such, it offers to take Link to the Great Bay Temple when it is awoken by the "New Wave Bossa Nova" played by Zora Link. Link can them climb on its back by shooting the Hookshot at its palm trees. When Link defeats the temple's boss, Gyorg, and helps the third Giant, the Giant Turtle informs Link that he will go back into his slumber after listening to Lulu sing.[9]

Other Appearances

Non-Canon Information

Majora's Mask (Himekawa)

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Super Smash Bros. Melee

In Super Smash Bros. Melee, the Turtle appears as part of the Great Bay stage. It functions as an extra platform that at times disappears under water. The palm trees on its back also serve as platforms. It can either appear with his head towards the screen or with his head to the left. It also appears as a Trophy.

Trophy Information

# Trophy First Game / Move Description How to unlock
172
Turtle 		Majora's Mask
10/00 		When Link played the "New Wave Bossa Nova", what masqueraded as a lone island rose out of the waters of the Great Bay Coast and revealed itself to be a giant turtle. This mighty terrapin is ancient and wise beyond belief. It sensed Link's destiny and braved the stormy seas in order to transport him to the Great Bay Temple. Random

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the Turtle appears once again as part of the Great Bay stage, working as an extra platform that at times disappears under water, with the palm trees on its back also working as platforms. The Turtle can either appear with his head towards the screen or with his head to the left.

Trivia

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
LanguageNamesMeanings
The Federal Republic of Germany
German
Schildkröte (MM)[11]Turtle
The Italian Republic
Italian
Tartaruga Gigante (MM)[12]Giant Turtle
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Gallery

  • The Giant Turtle with Link on his back from Majora's Mask

    The Giant Turtle with Link on his back from Majora's Mask

  • The Giant Turtle waking in Majora's Mask

    The Giant Turtle waking in Majora's Mask

  • The Giant Turtle appearing in front of Zora Link in Majora's Mask

    The Giant Turtle appearing in front of Zora Link in Majora's Mask

  • The Turtle in the Great Bay stage from Super Smash Bros. Melee

    The Turtle in the Great Bay stage from Super Smash Bros. Melee

  • The Turtle in the Great Bay stage from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

    The Turtle in the Great Bay stage from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

See Also

References

  1. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D—Prima Official Game Guide, Prima Games, pg. 249
  2. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 96
  3. ↑ "Mm...Mm...Yeeeaaawn! I slept quite well!" — Giant Turtle (Majora's Mask)
  4. ↑ "I was surprised when my voice turned that lonely island into a turtle..." — Lulu (Majora's Mask)
  5. ↑ "Yes, Lulu. It's nothing to be surprised at. Although my eyes were closed in sleep, I still see everything that occurs in this ocean..." — Giant Turtle (Majora's Mask)
  6. ↑ "Why so slow? Hurry up and fire your hookshot into the palm tree on my back, Link. Heh, heh, heh. Of course I know your name. Didn't I say that all is seen by me?" — Giant Turtle (Majora's Mask)
  7. ↑ "You seem to be having a bit of trouble... Are you still not used to your Zora body? Perhaps it would be quicker to give up." — Giant Turtle (Majora's Mask)
  8. ↑ "The open seas of Great Bay have need of your might. Quickly. Climb onto my back." — Giant Turtle (Majora's Mask)
  9. ↑ "Now I can continue resting in peace. I too must abide the laws of ancient times and again merely watch from my deep slumber. But the evil that haunts this land has not completely vanished, Link. I shall depart after enjoying Lulu's voice a bit longer. I think the gods can permit that. Hyeh, hyeh, hyeh." — Giant Turtle (Majora's Mask)
  10. ↑ Nintendo Power no. 196, October 2005, pg. 54 (archive)
  11. ↑ "Die Schildkröte legt sicher im Inneren des fischförmigen Gebäudes, im Schädelbucht Tempel, an." (Offizieller Spieleberater: The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, Nintendo of Europe, pg. 54)
  12. ↑ Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 96
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