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The depiction of a winged figure below the Triforce first appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', where the design of Link's [[shield]] features an avian design below the Triforce. Another avian figure guards the doorway of the [[Sanctuary (A Link to the Past)|Sanctuary]] as well. A similar winged figure can also be seen on the [[Hero's Shield]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''. | The depiction of a winged figure below the Triforce first appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', where the design of Link's [[shield]] features an avian design below the Triforce. Another avian figure guards the doorway of the [[Sanctuary (A Link to the Past)|Sanctuary]] as well. A similar winged figure can also be seen on the [[Hero's Shield]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''. | ||
The familiar red avian crest first appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', on the [[Hylian Shield]]. As the shield was used by the [[Knights of Hyrule]],<ref>{{cite|This is a big, heavy shield just like the ones Hylian Knights use. It can stand up to flame attacks!|Bazaar owner| | The familiar red avian crest first appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', on the [[Hylian Shield]]. As the shield was used by the [[Knights of Hyrule]],<ref>{{cite|This is a big, heavy shield just like the ones Hylian Knights use. It can stand up to flame attacks!|Bazaar owner|OoT}}</ref> it is possible that the bird or dragon may symbolize devotion to the Royal Family or to the Hylian people. The winged figure also seems to grasp a piece of the Triforce in its talons or claws, perhaps signifying dedication to the protection of the [[Sacred Realm]] or the realm of Hyrule. This same design appears on many versions of [[Princess Zelda]]'s dress. | ||
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'', the origin of the Hylian Crest is revealed; the outline originally coming from the [[Goddess Crest]], and the common red coloring being derived from the [[Crimson Loftwing]]. | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'', the origin of the Hylian Crest is revealed; the outline originally coming from the [[Goddess Crest]], and the common red coloring being derived from the [[Crimson Loftwing]]. | ||
