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===Spirit as the heart, reflection, and inner balance=== | ===Spirit as the heart, reflection, and inner balance=== | ||
When the Hero of Time explores the Water Temple, his [[Dark_Link#Ocarina_of_Time|own reflection]] comes to life and mimics Link's movements. Reflection becomes an important element in the Spirit Temple and [[Stone Tower Temple]] later in the hero's journey, as both temples | When the Hero of Time explores the Water Temple, his [[Dark_Link#Ocarina_of_Time|own reflection]] comes to life and mimics Link's movements. Reflection becomes an important element in the Spirit Temple and [[Stone Tower Temple]] later in the hero's journey, as both temples require the [[Mirror Shield]] used to reflect sunlight or magical ice and fire attacks. | ||
The Spirit Temple was constructed with the intention that the "pure heart of a child" would allow full exploration of the dungeon's chambers later as an adult. The child section and adult section of the temple eventually lead to the left and right hands of the [[Goddess of the Sand]], representing a balance between past and future. | The Spirit Temple was constructed with the intention that the "pure heart of a child" would allow full exploration of the dungeon's chambers later as an adult. The child section and adult section of the temple eventually lead to the left and right hands of the [[Goddess of the Sand]], representing a balance between past and future. | ||
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The main mechanic of the [[Forest_Temple#Ocarina_of_Time|Forest Temple]] involves tracking down the stolen torch flames of four Poes to advance deeper inside the temple; the same mechanic returns in the Arbiter's Grounds. | The main mechanic of the [[Forest_Temple#Ocarina_of_Time|Forest Temple]] involves tracking down the stolen torch flames of four Poes to advance deeper inside the temple; the same mechanic returns in the Arbiter's Grounds. | ||
Puzzles may also make use of Link taking control of inaminate objects himself, such as in the [[Tower of the Gods]], where the Hero of Winds learns the [[Command Melody]] to | Puzzles may also make use of Link taking control of inaminate objects himself, such as in the [[Tower of the Gods]], where the Hero of Winds learns the [[Command Melody]] to telepathically control the [[Servants of the Tower|Servant Statues]]. The Command Melody also becomes useful in later dungeons, such as when Link takes control of [[Medli]] in the haunted catacombs of the [[Earth Temple]] to solve mirror puzzles very similar to the Spirit Temple. The [[Link#Twilight_Princess|Hero of Twilight]] also makes use of the [[Dominion Rod]] from the [[Temple of Time]] to take control of large statues who can mimic Link's attacks on his behalf. | ||
Similar puzzles involve the use of autonomous enemies and obstacles, such as luring an Armos onto a pressure switch in the Spirit Temple, or using the ray of a Beamos to activate orb switches in the [[Desert Palace]]. Some puzzles also involve Link using semi-autonomous weapons such as the [[Bombchu]] to hit faraway switches that could otherwise not be hit with his bow or sword, as seen in the Spirit Temple, the [[Spirit Room]], and the [[Link Dungeon|Hylian section of the Moon dungeon]]. | Similar puzzles involve the use of autonomous enemies and obstacles, such as luring an Armos onto a pressure switch in the Spirit Temple, or using the ray of a Beamos to activate orb switches in the [[Desert Palace]]. Some puzzles also involve Link using semi-autonomous weapons such as the [[Bombchu]] to hit faraway switches that could otherwise not be hit with his bow or sword, as seen in the Spirit Temple, the [[Spirit Room]], and the [[Link Dungeon|Hylian section of the Moon dungeon]]. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* The Spirit Medallion was originally a magic spell that would have allowed Link to become or take control of Navi and fly in a manner reminiscent of the [[Fairy Spell]] from {{TAoL}}.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= | * The Spirit Medallion was originally a magic spell that would have allowed Link to become or take control of Navi and fly in a manner reminiscent of the [[Fairy Spell]] from {{TAoL}}.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= 魂のメダルをもらった！Ｃで使えばナビィになれる！ナビィになって飛び回れ！ You got the Spirit Medallion! Use it with C to turn into Navi! Fly around as Navi! |author= |published= |retrieved= April 30, 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> | ||
* Unused dialogue from Navi implies the "mirages" mentioned regarding the Haunted Wasteland would have involved illusory flags hidden among real ones that would likely require the Lens of Truth to identify, much like the Phantom Guide.<ref>{{Cite|WHAAAT!? Look at all those flags! Can you figure out which ones are real?|Navi|OoT}}</ref> | * Unused dialogue from Navi implies the "mirages" mentioned regarding the Haunted Wasteland would have involved illusory flags hidden among real ones that would likely require the Lens of Truth to identify, much like the Phantom Guide.<ref>{{Cite|WHAAAT!? Look at all those flags! Can you figure out which ones are real?|Navi|OoT}}</ref> | ||
*In {{MM|-}}, the icon for the Elegy of Emptiness in the start menu is colored orange just like the Requiem of Spirit from {{OoT|-}}, implying the Ikana section of the game is the spiritual successor to the Gerudo chapter in {{OoT|-}}. | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 01:12, 1 May 2024
- Spirit redirects here. For other uses, see Spirit (Disambiguation).
Spirits are metaphysical entities without a corporeal body, often times the form taken by the deceased in the afterlife, and are a recurring element throughout The Legend of Zelda series.[1][2][citation needed]
Role in the Series
Spirit as a symbolic element
In Ocarina of Time, the Hero of Time journeys to the Spirit Temple within the Desert Colossus to awaken the Sage of Spirit. After doing so, she gives Link the Spirit Medallion, a symbol of her power.
Spirit is given homage by the Requiem of Spirit, a magical melody that allows instant transportation to the Desert Colossus.
The element of Spirit is embodied by the Gerudo race, who maintain the use of the Spirit Temple. Nabooru, a member of the Gerudo, awakens as the Sage of Spirit in Ocarina of Time; one of the Seven Heroines in Gerudo folklore also represents the element of Spirit in Breath of the Wild. However, there exists a Zonai Sage of Spirit named Mineru during the Imprisoning War in Tears of the Kingdom.
Spirit plays an important role in Gerudo culture during the era of Ocarina of Time. To reach the Spirit Temple, a Gerudo must pass the two trials within the Haunted Wasteland, a desert rife with raging sandstorms and mirages that make navigation extremely perilous. The second trial involves employing the aid of an invisible spectre to reach the Spirit Temple.[3]. The ability to see past illusions and detect invisible objects requires intense training of the mind; the Sheikah constructed the Lens of Truth to accomplish the same feat with far less effort.[4]
The Twinrova sisters had the ability to merge their very being into one person, who possessed the combined magical abilities of both witches. They also used the Spirit Temple to conduct brainwashing experiments in order to turn individuals loyal to the Demon King, with even Nabooru falling victim.
Ganondorf, the most infamous Gerudo of all, practiced a kind of magic that allowed him to create a ghostly copy of himself, known as Phantom Ganon. He could create many of these at a time, even on horseback, such as the Phantom Riders.
Spirit as an incorporeal state or possessing force
Spirits are entities with a non-physical, astral form. They are normally invisible to the naked eye, and must either live within or take on the form of concrete matter to communicate with mortals. These forms can include dragons, trees, or other animals and natural phenomena. The ancient dragons, Light Spirits, Jabu-Jabu, and Great Deku Tree are such examples of spirits taken form.[5] Spirits can also represent the elements; Valoo from The Wind Waker is known as the Sky Spirit, while the Great Deku Tree is called the Earth Spirit.[6][7] The Kokiri also commune with the Forest Spirits in the Lost Woods, while the Gorons and Zoras worship the Fire Spirits and Water Spirits in the Fire Temple and Water Temple respectively.
A deceased mortal may also take on the form of a spirit or ghost. Bubbles, Poes, Hyu, Moa, Boos, and Ghini are examples of spirits created from the dead, and can often be found haunting graveyards or catacombs. This phenomenon is not limited to humans and can also extend to animals and even plants, such as the Pols Voice and the Peahat, which is thought to be the ghost of a flower; though it is unclear what the Pols Voice is a ghost of.
When Princess Zelda is slain in Spirit Tracks, she becomes a spirit and gains the ability to possess and manipulate objects like the Phantom suits of armor to aid Link. The Sage of Spirit Mineru could also place her spirit into the Purah Pad and later take control of a large Construct.
Spirit as the heart, reflection, and inner balance
When the Hero of Time explores the Water Temple, his own reflection comes to life and mimics Link's movements. Reflection becomes an important element in the Spirit Temple and Stone Tower Temple later in the hero's journey, as both temples require the Mirror Shield used to reflect sunlight or magical ice and fire attacks.
The Spirit Temple was constructed with the intention that the "pure heart of a child" would allow full exploration of the dungeon's chambers later as an adult. The child section and adult section of the temple eventually lead to the left and right hands of the Goddess of the Sand, representing a balance between past and future.
When Kotake and Koume combine to form Twinrova, they embody the duality and balance of their opposing Ice and Fire magic, respectively. When Twinrova is separated back into Kotake and Koume, they briefly take on the form of circling ice and fire orbs in a manner greatly resembling the symbol of the Spirit Medallion.
The Elegy of Emptiness is a magical melody that allows the user to create a statue which King Igos du Ikana describes as a "soldier who has no heart" who will "not falter in the darkness." These statues are useful in scaling the Stone Tower, a stucture that not even hundreds of the King's soldiers could conquer.[8]
Spirit as a puzzle device
Compared to other elemental themes like Fire and Ice, the element of Spirit is abstract, esoteric, and vaguely defined, leading to it becoming the least understood in the Zelda series. Nevertheless, it represents a consistent motif found throughout many dungeons in the series.
The concepts of duality, balance, and reflection are built into almost every aspect of the Spirit Temple. The temple is separated into two halves and are traversed by Link in both his child and adult forms, and both treasures of the dungeon are found in the left and right hands of the Goddess of the Sand. In some rooms, Link faces the Anubis, who will mirror his movements across the room and attack when he swings his sword in a manner similar to Dark Link. These enemies can only be destroyed by fire, and can be tricked by Link's circling movements into venturing onto open flames; when doing this, Link and the Anubis resemble the circling orbs of the Spirit Medallion. The final puzzle of the dungeon involves using the Mirror Shield to reflect sunlight onto the face of the Goddess of the Sun, crumbling it away to reveal the headquarters of Twinrova. Similar themes exist in the Stone Tower Temple, which also involves heavy use of the Mirror Shield and the daulity between rightside-up and upside-down.
The very objects and terrain in a haunted dungeon can come to life when possessed by spirits; these may include Flying Pots, Flying Tiles, falling doors, suits of armor like the Iron Knuckle, statues such as the Armos, and even weapons like the Death Sword found in the Arbiter's Grounds.
The main mechanic of the Forest Temple involves tracking down the stolen torch flames of four Poes to advance deeper inside the temple; the same mechanic returns in the Arbiter's Grounds.
Puzzles may also make use of Link taking control of inaminate objects himself, such as in the Tower of the Gods, where the Hero of Winds learns the Command Melody to telepathically control the Servant Statues. The Command Melody also becomes useful in later dungeons, such as when Link takes control of Medli in the haunted catacombs of the Earth Temple to solve mirror puzzles very similar to the Spirit Temple. The Hero of Twilight also makes use of the Dominion Rod from the Temple of Time to take control of large statues who can mimic Link's attacks on his behalf.
Similar puzzles involve the use of autonomous enemies and obstacles, such as luring an Armos onto a pressure switch in the Spirit Temple, or using the ray of a Beamos to activate orb switches in the Desert Palace. Some puzzles also involve Link using semi-autonomous weapons such as the Bombchu to hit faraway switches that could otherwise not be hit with his bow or sword, as seen in the Spirit Temple, the Spirit Room, and the Hylian section of the Moon dungeon.
Characteristics
Majora's Mask
Several major characters appear as spirits in Majora's Mask. Inhabitants of Termina who have passed away may live on as a Spirit if their will is strong enough, although they can only be seen by the living with the Lens of Truth.[citation needed] Many Spirits with troubles and lingering regrets wander at Ikana Hill.[9] Spider Tokens contain the Spirits of the spiders that must be slain to obtain them.[10] Some Masks that Link can collect contain the Spirits of deceased characters. The Goron Mask contains the Spirit of Darmani III and the Zora Mask contains the spirit of Mikau.[11][12] All four Boss Remains imprison an innocent Spirit within that Link frees after defeating each Boss.[13][14][15][16]
Four Swords Adventures
The Old Men found in Caves and Dungeons appear in the form of spirits who assist the four Links by giving them cryptic hints.
Twilight Princess
During the events of Twilight Princess living inhabitants of Hyrule are transformed into spirits under the influence of the Twilight.[17] Soldier spirits can be a glowing flame floating in the air, which are currently alive soldiers. In contrast, there are spirits (possibly not even spirits, just ghosts) in Hyrule Castle, which do not appear in Twilight and look undead. They have red, long hair, glowing eyes, and the same armor as their live counterparts. These are actually very helpful, because if Wolf Link uses his senses, he will see them pointing to someplace. The pointing helps in making the right decision, right footing, and puzzle solving. Not all are transformed into spirits within the Twilight; it is believed that its effects are partially negated by the protection of the Triforce. Ganondorf becomes a horned, yellow, glowing head, similar to a skull, as shown in a cutscene where Zant talks in the Palace of Twilight. Link becomes wolf (strangely not transforming in the Palace of Twilight), whereas Princess Zelda remains in her true form. The Twili also remain in their true form due to them naturally inhabiting the Twilight Realm.
There are also Spirits of Light. Three of the four have a reference to the Golden Goddesses, Nayru, Din, and Farore. For example, the Lanayru Province is named after the Goddess of Wisdom, Nayru.
Phantom Hourglass
In Phantom Hourglass, three Fairies hold Spirit titles. Ciela is the Spirit of Time and Courage, Leaf is the Spirit of Power, and Neri is the Spirit of Wisdom.
Breath of the Wild
In Breath of the Wild, the four Champions and King Rhoam were killed in the Great Calamity and appear 100 years later as Spirits. In their spirit forms, their bodies are slightly faded in color and are constantly surrounded by turquoise-colored aura and flames. Other Spirits include the Lord of the Mountain and the three Dragons known as Farosh, Dinraal, and Naydra.
Tears of the Kingdom
Other Appearances
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
- See SmashWiki's article on Spirit for more information.
Spirits are the manifestations of characters who have lost their physical forms in the imaginative world of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Despite this, many Spirits have retained their innate qualities, such as Medli retaining an immunity to Strong Wind. Spirits replace Trophies from previous Super Smash Bros. titles.
Two kinds of Spirits exist: Primary Spirits and Support Spirits. In matches, Primary Spirits can lend their power to Fighters who are equipped with them, augmenting the Fighter's stats. However, only one Primary Spirit may be equipped to a given Fighter at any time. Primary Spirits may also have Slots in which Support Spirits can be assigned, granting the Primary Spirits their collective skills. To balance the available Slots that Primary Spirits possess, Support Spirits are accompanied by Costs, which consume Slots when assigned.
Spirits are categorized into four classes based on strength. Average strength Spirits are known as Novices, strong Spirits are known as Advanced, particularly strong Spirits are Aces, and Spirits that outrank all previous classes are known as Legends. Primary Spirits also fit into four possible types: Attack Spirits, Grab Spirits, Shield Spirits, and a fourth, unknown type. Attack Spirits have advantage over Grab Spirits, Grab Spirits have advantage over Shield Spirits whereas the latter have advantage over Attack Spirits. Some Spirits are capable of hastening the rate at which the Final Smash Meter fills and some Spirits have the ability to cause Stage hazards.
Spirits can be acquired by winning Spirit Battles, which are listed on the Spirit Board. In Spirit Battles, Spirits are paired with complementary Fighters based on shared personality, appearance, or other qualities. Spirits can also be obtained by exchanging gold at the Shop.
Defeating Master Spirits unlocks various facilities, such as the Gym and the Dojo. At the Gym, which is operated by Doc Louis, Primary Spirits can be left to gain experience as time passes. Similarly, the Dojo is operated by various characters and is where Spirits can learn new Styles. Spirits can also be sent on Expeditions to areas such as the Ruins, the Caves, and the Jungle in search of treasure which they will collect over a set period of time under Toadette's direction.
Spirits can be sent back to the "real world", causing them to disappear from the collection. In exchange, they leave behind Core, which can be assembled to Summon other Spirits at the cost of those respective Cores and SP. Similarly, amiibo Figure Players can Inherit stats and skills from both Primary and Support Spirits, though this consumes the Spirit.
Nomenclature
The term "Spirit" can refer to several different things in the Japanese language, such as the gods, the soul, or ghosts. However, these often all translate to "Spirit" in English.
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Gallery
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The Spirit of a Lonely Old Man from Four Swords Adventures
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Deceased Soldiers in the Castle Sewers, as seen in an early version of Twilight Princess
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Soldier ghosts in the Hyrule Castle Graveyard from Twilight Princess
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The souls of King Rhoam and the Champions, as seen in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Trivia
- The Spirit Medallion was originally a magic spell that would have allowed Link to become or take control of Navi and fly in a manner reminiscent of the Fairy Spell from The Adventure of Link.[18]
- Unused dialogue from Navi implies the "mirages" mentioned regarding the Haunted Wasteland would have involved illusory flags hidden among real ones that would likely require the Lens of Truth to identify, much like the Phantom Guide.[19]
- In Majora's Mask, the icon for the Elegy of Emptiness in the start menu is colored orange just like the Requiem of Spirit from Ocarina of Time, implying the Ikana section of the game is the spiritual successor to the Gerudo chapter in Ocarina of Time.
See Also
References
- ↑ "That was a soldier's spirit. Maybe it's someone from the other world? Eee hee!" — Midna (Twilight Princess HD)
- ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass—Prima Official Game Guide, Prima Games, pg. 8
- ↑ "One with the eye of truth shall be guided to the Spirit Temple by an inviting ghost." — N/A (Ocarina of Time 3D)
- ↑ "A long time ago... There was a man in this very village who had an eye they said could see the truth! Now usually, you have to train your mind's eye most strenuously to actually see the truth... But this fella, no, they say he had a different way of doing things... His house stood where the well is now..." — Professor Shikashi (Ocarina of Time)
- ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 22 (OoT)
- ↑ "We do so by the graces of the sky spirit, Valoo. When a Rito reaches adulthood, he or she journeys to the top of Dragon Roost to receive a scale from the great dragon. It is this scale that enables the Rito to grow his or her wings." — Rito Chieftain (The Wind Waker)
- ↑ "You received Farore's Pearl! The earth spirit, the Deku Tree, has seen fit to give you this jewel, a treasure of the goddess, Farore." — N/A (The Wind Waker)
- ↑ "To return true light to this land, you must seal the doors of Stone Tower where the winds of darkness blow through. But Stone Tower is an impenetrable stronghold. Hundreds of soldiers from my kingdom would not even be able to topple it. It is far too reckless for one to take on such a challenge. ...And so... I grant to you a soldier who has no heart. One who will not falter in the darkness." — Igos du Ikana (Majora's Mask)
- ↑ "Beyond here is the place where spirits with troubles and lingering regrets wander." — N/A (Majora's Mask)
- ↑ "And when you defeat them...don't forget...the spider token...it contains the spider's spirit..." — N/A (Majora's Mask)
- ↑ "This mask contains the spirit of a proud Goron hero!" — N/A (Majora's Mask)
- ↑ "This mask contains the spirit of a legendary guitarist!" — N/A (Majora's Mask)
- ↑ "You have just freed the innocent spirit that this dark mask had kept imprisoned within the body of evil Odolwa." — N/A (Majora's Mask)
- ↑ "You have just freed the innocent spirit that this dark mask had kept imprisoned within the body of evil Goht." — N/A (Majora's Mask)
- ↑ "You have just freed the innocent spirit that this dark mask had kept imprisoned within the body of evil Gyorg." — N/A (Majora's Mask)
- ↑ "You have just freed the innocent spirit that this dark mask had kept imprisoned within the body of evil Twinmold." — N/A (Majora's Mask)
- ↑ "Twilight covered Hyrule like a shroud, and without light, the people became as spirits. Within the twilight, they live on, unaware that they have passed into spirit forms... All the people know now is fear... Fear of a nameless evil..." — Princess Zelda (Twilight Princess)
- ↑ "魂のメダルをもらった！Ｃで使えばナビィになれる！ナビィになって飛び回れ！ You got the Spirit Medallion! Use it with C to turn into Navi! Fly around as Navi!" — The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time/Late 1997 Overdump/Text , The Cutting Room Floor, retrieved April 30, 2024.
- ↑ "WHAAAT!? Look at all those flags! Can you figure out which ones are real?" — Navi (Ocarina of Time)