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The platforms the Sages stand upon spell "courage" in [[Hylian Language#A Link Between Worlds|Hylian]].
The platforms the Sages stand upon spell "courage" in [[Hylian Language#A Link Between Worlds|Hylian]].
==Trivia==
*Assuming the Chamber of Sages in {{ALBW|-}} is the same one seen in {{OoT|-}}, this marks the only confirmed time Link can ever explore the Temple of Light in any capacity, albeit in a very limited manner when climbing the magical staircase to receive the Triforce of Courage.
*The Temple of Time dungeon in {{TP}} is said to be adorned with the symbol of the Temple of Light, which is also found on the Light Medallion.<ref name="E 27">{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page=27}}</ref> Whether this implies the Temple of Time dungeon as seen in {{TP|-}} is the Temple of Light is unknown (see below).
*A long-standing myth among fans is that a playable Light Temple was cut from the early development of {{OoT|-}}, which would have involved Link finding the full Triforce; its assets were then recycled for the [[Spirit Temple]], specifically those involving sunlight and mirror puzzles. Supporting this myth were screenshots of Link recovering the Triforce from a chest in a temple that appeared to be in the sky, similar to depictions of the Sacred Realm. However, within data recovered from an older developmental build of {{OoT}}, Rauru makes no mention of a "Temple of Light," and some text refers to the Temple of Time as the "Hylia Cathedral" instead.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= ハイリア大聖堂 Hylia Cathedral |author= |published= |retrieved= April 28, 2024|url= https://tcrf.net/Proto:The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Ocarina_of_Time/Late_1997_Overdump/Unused_Textures|title= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time/Late 1997 Overdump/Unused Textures|site= The Cutting Room Floor|type= }}</ref> Only the Prelude of Light allows one to transport inside.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= I have written down instructions on entering the Temple of Time and given them to to this man, in case something should happen." "Take in hand the Ocarina of Time and playest thee the Prelude of Light. Then thou shalt arrive within the Temple of Time. |author= |published= |retrieved= April 28, 2024|url= https://tcrf.net/Proto:The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Ocarina_of_Time/Late_1997_Overdump/Text|title= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time/Late 1997 Overdump/Text|site= The Cutting Room Floor|type= }}</ref> This implies that even in development, the Temple of Time always thematically served as the "Light Temple" of the game, and was never intended to be a fully implemented dungeon with a boss and dungeon item, at least until {{TP|-}}. The images of the Triforce in a "sky temple" are actually from an early trailer depicting what appears to be a test recreation of [[Level 1]] from the original {{TLoZ}}, where the "sky" is actually a pool of water.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xnzo_tjflLI&t=1303s</ref>


==Nomenclature==
==Nomenclature==

Revision as of 02:11, 29 April 2024

The Temple of Light became the resting place of the Triforce during the Era of Chaos.[1][2] It is the only known elemental temple that is not located directly within Hyrule. Instead, it lies in the center of the Sacred Realm.[3] It can be accessed only through the chamber of the Master Sword inside the Temple of Time. By withdrawing the Master Sword from the Pedestal of Time, a portal opens to the Sacred Realm, which leads to the Temple of Light.[4]

Features and Overview

Ocarina of Time

Main article: Chamber of Sages

The Temple of Light, unlike all other temples in Ocarina of Time, is not an explorable area. Only one of its rooms is visited: the Chamber of Sages, which is where the Sages meet.

A Link Between Worlds

Main article: Chamber of Sages

Link visits the Chamber of Sages after rescuing each of the seven Sages from the Paintings that Yuga used to trap them. Once all seven Sages are present, they reveal the Triforce of Courage to Link and create a staircase inside the chamber so that he can reach it. The Sages remain in the Chamber of Sages until the Triforce is returned to Hyrule.

The platforms the Sages stand upon spell "courage" in Hylian.

Trivia

  • Assuming the Chamber of Sages in A Link Between Worlds is the same one seen in Ocarina of Time, this marks the only confirmed time Link can ever explore the Temple of Light in any capacity, albeit in a very limited manner when climbing the magical staircase to receive the Triforce of Courage.
  • The Temple of Time dungeon in Twilight Princess is said to be adorned with the symbol of the Temple of Light, which is also found on the Light Medallion.[5] Whether this implies the Temple of Time dungeon as seen in Twilight Princess is the Temple of Light is unknown (see below).
  • A long-standing myth among fans is that a playable Light Temple was cut from the early development of Ocarina of Time, which would have involved Link finding the full Triforce; its assets were then recycled for the Spirit Temple, specifically those involving sunlight and mirror puzzles. Supporting this myth were screenshots of Link recovering the Triforce from a chest in a temple that appeared to be in the sky, similar to depictions of the Sacred Realm. However, within data recovered from an older developmental build of Ocarina of Time, Rauru makes no mention of a "Temple of Light," and some text refers to the Temple of Time as the "Hylia Cathedral" instead.[6] Only the Prelude of Light allows one to transport inside.[7] This implies that even in development, the Temple of Time always thematically served as the "Light Temple" of the game, and was never intended to be a fully implemented dungeon with a boss and dungeon item, at least until Twilight Princess. The images of the Triforce in a "sky temple" are actually from an early trailer depicting what appears to be a test recreation of Level 1 from the original The Legend of Zelda, where the "sky" is actually a pool of water.[8]

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
光の神殿 (Hikari no Shinden) (OoT)[10]Same as English.
The Italian Republic
Italian
Santuario della Luce (OoT3D)[9]Sanctuary of Light
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References

  1. ↑ Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 77
  2. ↑ "But, remember... Though you opened the Door of Time in the name of peace... Ganondorf, the Gerudo King of Thieves, used it to enter this forbidden Sacred Realm! He obtained the Triforce from the Temple of Light, and with its power, he became the King of Evil..." — Rauru (Ocarina of Time)
  3. ↑ "The Temple of Light, situated in the very center of the Sacred Realm, is the last stronghold against Ganondorf's evil forces." — Rauru (Ocarina of Time)
  4. ↑ "The Master Sword--the evil-destroying sword that you pulled out of the Pedestal of Time--was the final key to the Sacred Realm." — Rauru (Ocarina of Time)
  5. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 27
  6. ↑ "ハイリア大聖堂 Hylia Cathedral" — The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time/Late 1997 Overdump/Unused Textures , The Cutting Room Floor, retrieved April 28, 2024.
  7. ↑ "I have written down instructions on entering the Temple of Time and given them to to this man, in case something should happen." "Take in hand the Ocarina of Time and playest thee the Prelude of Light. Then thou shalt arrive within the Temple of Time." — The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time/Late 1997 Overdump/Text , The Cutting Room Floor, retrieved April 28, 2024.
  8. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xnzo_tjflLI&t=1303s
  9. ↑ "Questa è la sala della saggezza. Siamo all'interno del Santuario della Luce..." — Rauru (Ocarina of Time 3D, Italian localization)
  10. ↑ Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Shogakukan, pg. 155
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