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|uses= Understanding ancient [[Hylian Language]], Gaining access to the {{Term|ALttP|Desert Palace|link}}, Obtaining two [[Magic Medallion]]s
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The {{Term/Store|Book of Mudora||Series, ALttP}} is an item in {{ALttP}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 118 {{Exp Game|ALttP}}}}</ref>
The {{Term/Store|Book of Mudora||Series, ALttP}} is an {{Term|ALttP|Item|link}} in {{ALttP}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 118 {{Exp Game|ALttP}}}}</ref>


==Location and Uses==
==Location and Uses==
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{{Manual|ALttP|The Book of Mudora|The monoliths left by the Hylian people are inscribed with ancient script. If you find an inscription you cannot read, use this book and its meaning will become clear.}}
{{Manual|ALttP|The Book of Mudora|The monoliths left by the Hylian people are inscribed with ancient script. If you find an inscription you cannot read, use this book and its meaning will become clear.}}
{{Manual|ALttP&FS|Book of Mudora|Use this when you find ancient and unreadable writing.}}
{{Manual|ALttP&FS|Book of Mudora|Use this when you find ancient and unreadable writing.}}
The Book of Mudora is a collection of ancient Hylian lore and stories,<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= But a verse from the Book Of Mudora (a collection of Hylian legends and lore) made the Triforce even more desirable|game= ALttP|page= 4}}</ref> as well as a guide to translating the ancient [[Hylian Language]] that appears throughout the land of [[Hyrule]].<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote=The monoliths left by the Hylian people are inscribed with ancient script. If you find an inscription that you cannot read, use this book and its meaning will become clear.|game= ALttP|page= 38}}</ref> It is found in a [[library]] south of [[Kakariko Village]]. To obtain it, [[Link]] must bash the bookcase holding it with the [[Pegasus Boots]]. The Book of Mudora allows Link to read the text in front of the [[Master Sword]]'s pedestal, to enter the {{Term|ALttP|Desert Palace|link}} by making the {{Term|ALttP|Wish of Opening|link}}, and to obtain the [[Ether Medallion|Ether]] and [[Bombos Medallion]]s from {{Plural|ALttP|Hylian Monolith|link}}.
The {{Term|ALttP|Book of Mudora}} is a collection of ancient {{Term|ALttP|Hylian|link}} lore and stories,<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= But a verse from the Book Of Mudora (a collection of Hylian legends and lore) made the Triforce even more desirable|game= ALttP|page= 4}}</ref> as well as a guide to translating the ancient {{Term|ALttP|Hylian Language|link}} that appears throughout the land of {{Term|ALttP|Hyrule|link}}.<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote=The monoliths left by the Hylian people are inscribed with ancient script. If you find an inscription that you cannot read, use this book and its meaning will become clear.|game= ALttP|page= 38}}</ref> It is found in a {{Term|ALttP|Library|link}} south of {{Term|ALttP|Kakariko Village|link}}. To obtain it, {{Term|ALttP|Link|link}} must bash the bookcase holding it with the {{Term|ALttP|Pegasus Boots|link}}. The {{Term|ALttP|Book of Mudora}} allows {{Term|ALttP|Link}} to read the text in front of the {{Term|ALttP|Master Sword|link}}'s pedestal, to enter the {{Term|ALttP|Desert Palace|link}} by making the {{Term|ALttP|Wish of Opening|link}}, and to obtain the {{Term|ALttP|Ether Medallion|link}} and the {{Term|ALttP|Bombos Medallion|link}} from {{Plural|ALttP|Hylian Monolith|link}}.


==Other Appearances==
==Other Appearances==
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==={{ALttP|-}} (Ishinomori)===
==={{ALttP|-}} (Ishinomori)===
[[File:Book of Mudora (comic).png|thumb|right|Link reading the Book of Mudora]]
[[File:Book of Mudora (comic).png|thumb|right|Link reading the Book of Mudora]]
In the {{ALttP|Ishinomori}}, Link finds the Book of Mudora after he saves the [[Librarian]] from the burning House of Books. Once the fire ceases from the library, the librarian theorizes that [[Agahnim]]'s soldiers might have been after the Book of Mudora,<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= Perhaps their target was the book of Mudora...|book= ALttP (Ishinomori)|publisher= |page= 6}}</ref> and explains that it is the key to the ancient Hylian language which mentions that the hero will stand in the desert holding the book.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= We managed to save it from the flames... This book is the key to the ancient Hylian language. According to the legends, the hero will stand  in the desert with this book...|book= ALttP (Ishinomori)|publisher= |page= 7}}</ref> Link takes the Book of Mudora and mentions how [[Sahasrahla]] had told him the [[Pendant of Power]] was in desert ruins,<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= Let me see that! After Sahasrahla gave me the Pendant of Courage, he told me the Pendant of Power was in a desert ruin!|book= ALttP (Ishinomori)|publisher= |page= 7}}</ref> leading the librarian to claim Link as the legendary Hero of Hyrule and calmly leaving the book in the hero's hands.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= Then you...'''you''' must be the legendary Hero of Hyrule! This is a very fortunate turn of events! I will leave the book in your capable hands.|book= ALttP (Ishinomori)|publisher= |page= 7}}</ref>  
In the {{ALttP|Ishinomori}}, Link finds the Book of Mudora after he saves the [[Librarian]] from the burning House of Books. Once the fire ceases from the library, the librarian theorizes that [[Agahnim]]'s soldiers might have been after the Book of Mudora,<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= Perhaps their target was the book of Mudora...|book= ALttP (Ishinomori)|publisher= |page= 6}}</ref> and explains that it is the key to the ancient Hylian language which mentions that the hero will stand in the desert holding the book.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= We managed to save it from the flames... This book is the key to the ancient Hylian language. According to the legends, the hero will stand  in the desert with this book...|book= ALttP (Ishinomori)|publisher= |page= 7}}</ref> Link takes the Book of Mudora and mentions how [[Sahasrahla]] had told him the [[Pendant of Power]] was in desert ruins,<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= Let me see that! After Sahasrahla gave me the Pendant of Courage, he told me the Pendant of Power was in a desert ruin!|book= ALttP (Ishinomori)|publisher= |page= 7}}</ref> leading the librarian to claim Link as the legendary Hero of Hyrule and calmly leaving the book in the hero's hands.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= Then you...'''you''' must be the legendary Hero of Hyrule! This is a very fortunate turn of events! I will leave the book in your capable hands.|book= ALttP (Ishinomori)|publisher= |page= 7}}</ref>  


When Link reaches the [[Desert of Mystery]], he uses the Book of Mudora to translate the runes written upon the ruins of the {{Term|ALttP|Desert Palace|link}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= Maybe I '''am''' the legendary hero after all! I suppose if I look it up in the book, the writing should make sense...|book= ALttP (Ishinomori)|publisher= |page= 11}}</ref> Upon doing so, the ruins begin to sink to reveal a scorpion statue that has the Pendant of Power hanging on it.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= Hanging on that strange statue! It's the pendant!|book= ALttP (Ishinomori)|publisher= |page= 12}}</ref>
When Link reaches the [[Desert of Mystery]], he uses the Book of Mudora to translate the runes written upon the ruins of the {{Term|ALttP|Desert Palace|link}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= Maybe I '''am''' the legendary hero after all! I suppose if I look it up in the book, the writing should make sense...|book= ALttP (Ishinomori)|publisher= |page= 11}}</ref> Upon doing so, the ruins begin to sink to reveal a scorpion statue that has the Pendant of Power hanging on it.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= Hanging on that strange statue! It's the pendant!|book= ALttP (Ishinomori)|publisher= |page= 12}}</ref>
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* With its green cover, gold text, and Triforce symbol, {{HH}} resembles the Book of Mudora.
* With its green cover, gold text, and Triforce symbol, {{HH}} resembles the {{Term|ALttP|Book of Mudora}}.


==Nomenclature==
==Nomenclature==

Revision as of 05:19, 29 May 2023

The Book of Mudora is an Item in A Link to the Past.[1]

Location and Uses

A Link to the Past

The Book of Mudora is a collection of ancient Hylian lore and stories,[2] as well as a guide to translating the ancient Hylian Language that appears throughout the land of Hyrule.[3] It is found in a Library south of Kakariko Village. To obtain it, Link must bash the bookcase holding it with the Pegasus Shoes. The Book of Mudora allows Link to read the text in front of the Master Sword's pedestal, to enter the Desert Palace by making the Wish of Opening, and to obtain the Ether Medallion and the Bombos Medallion from Hylian Monoliths.

Other Appearances

A Link to the Past (Ishinomori)

Link reading the Book of Mudora

In the A Link to the Past comic by Shotaro Ishinomori, Link finds the Book of Mudora after he saves the Librarian from the burning House of Books. Once the fire ceases from the library, the librarian theorizes that Agahnim's soldiers might have been after the Book of Mudora,[4] and explains that it is the key to the ancient Hylian language which mentions that the hero will stand in the desert holding the book.[5] Link takes the Book of Mudora and mentions how Sahasrahla had told him the Pendant of Power was in desert ruins,[6] leading the librarian to claim Link as the legendary Hero of Hyrule and calmly leaving the book in the hero's hands.[7]

When Link reaches the Desert of Mystery, he uses the Book of Mudora to translate the runes written upon the ruins of the Desert Palace.[8] Upon doing so, the ruins begin to sink to reveal a scorpion statue that has the Pendant of Power hanging on it.[9]

Trivia

  • With its green cover, gold text, and Triforce symbol, Hyrule Historia resembles the Book of Mudora.

Nomenclature

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LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
ムドラの書 (Mudora no Sho)[11]Same as English.
The Italian Republic
Italian
Libro di Mudora[10]Book of Mudora
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References

  1. Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 118 (ALttP)
  2. "But a verse from the Book Of Mudora (a collection of Hylian legends and lore) made the Triforce even more desirable" (A Link to the Past manual, pg. 4)
  3. "The monoliths left by the Hylian people are inscribed with ancient script. If you find an inscription that you cannot read, use this book and its meaning will become clear." (A Link to the Past manual, pg. 38)
  4. "Perhaps their target was the book of Mudora..." (A Link to the Past manga, VIZ Media, pg. 6)
  5. "We managed to save it from the flames... This book is the key to the ancient Hylian language. According to the legends, the hero will stand in the desert with this book..." (A Link to the Past manga, VIZ Media, pg. 7)
  6. "Let me see that! After Sahasrahla gave me the Pendant of Courage, he told me the Pendant of Power was in a desert ruin!" (A Link to the Past manga, VIZ Media, pg. 7)
  7. "Then you...you must be the legendary Hero of Hyrule! This is a very fortunate turn of events! I will leave the book in your capable hands." (A Link to the Past manga, VIZ Media, pg. 7)
  8. "Maybe I am the legendary hero after all! I suppose if I look it up in the book, the writing should make sense..." (A Link to the Past manga, VIZ Media, pg. 11)
  9. "Hanging on that strange statue! It's the pendant!" (A Link to the Past manga, VIZ Media, pg. 12)
  10. "Hai trovato il Libro di Mudora!" — N/A (A Link to the Past, Italian localization)
  11. A Link to the Past manual, pg. 43 Nintendo Official Guidebook: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Vol. 1, Shogakukan, pg. 27 Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past & Four Swords, Shogakukan, pg. 15