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:''Not to be confused with the [[Wingcrest]]''. | :''Not to be confused with the [[Wingcrest]]''. | ||
[[File:Hylian Symbol.png|right|250px|The Hylian symbol.]] | {{Object | ||
|name= Hylian Crest | |||
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|caption= Hylian Crest | |||
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[[|right|250px|The Hylian symbol.]] | |||
The {{Term/Store|Hylian Crest||Series, TP, TPHD}} is one of the two stylised successors of the [[Goddess Crest]] used within the same land during the [[Era of the Goddess Hylia]],<ref>{{Cite|A shield with a Hylian crest. Defend against attacks with [Z]. It's metal and will never burn.|[[Hylian Shield]] item description|TP}}</ref> the other being the [[Wingcrest]] used to represent the [[Royal Family of Hyrule]]. | The {{Term/Store|Hylian Crest||Series, TP, TPHD}} is one of the two stylised successors of the [[Goddess Crest]] used within the same land during the [[Era of the Goddess Hylia]],<ref>{{Cite|A shield with a Hylian crest. Defend against attacks with [Z]. It's metal and will never burn.|[[Hylian Shield]] item description|TP}}</ref> the other being the [[Wingcrest]] used to represent the [[Royal Family of Hyrule]]. | ||
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==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
[[File:Red Shield.png|left|100px|A winged figure on the [[Red Shield]]]] | [[File:Red Shield.png|left|100px|A winged figure on the [[Red Shield]]]] | ||
The depiction of a winged figure below the Triforce first appears in {{ALttP}}, 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 {{TWW}}. | The depiction of a winged figure below the Triforce first appears in {{ALttP}}, 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 {{TWW}}. | ||
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The familiar red avian crest first appears in {{OoT}}, 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. | The familiar red avian crest first appears in {{OoT}}, 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 {{SS}}, the origin of the Hylian Crest is revealed; the outline originally coming from the [[Goddess Crest]], | In {{SS}}, the origin of the Hylian Crest is revealed; the outline originally coming from the [[Goddess Crest]], with the common red coloring and the stylised head and claws being derived from the [[Crimson Loftwing]]. | ||
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==Gallery== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:SS Crimson Loftwing Artwork.png|The Hylian Crest depicts a stylised image of the [[Crimson Loftwing]] | |||
File:GoddessCrest.png|The Hylian Crest outline originated from the [[Goddess Crest]] | |||
File:OoT Hylian Shield.png|The Hylian Crest on the [[Hylian Shield]] from {{OoT|-}} | |||
File:TPHD Hylian Shield Artwork.png|The Hylian Crest on the [[Hylian Shield]] from {{TP|-}} | |||
File:Hylian Shield SS.png|The Hylian Crest on the [[Hylian Shield]] from {{SS|-}} | |||
File:ALBW Hylian Shield Concept.png|The Hylian Crest on the [[Hylian Shield]] from {{ALBW|-}} | |||
File:BotW Hylian Shield Model.png|The Hylian Crest on the [[Hylian Shield]] from {{BotW|-}} | |||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
