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The Zelda series also lends itself well to the Middle Ages in terms of transportation. The quintessential transport of any Zelda game is Link's faithful horse, [[Epona]]. In an era without cars, horses did everything. Their strength and their speed came in handy not only in working the crop fields, but most importantly in long-distance travel. Because it was a literal jack-of-all-trades, the horse became the most influential labor object of the age, even aiding in wartime in the transfer of supplies and in the fast retreat of a failing regiment. ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' showcases the horse's prized attributes well, in the scene where Link helps [[Ilia]] and [[Telma]] transport an injured [[Prince Ralis]] to [[Kakariko Village]] for hospitalization. Not only does Link use Epona to guide the horse-drawn carriage that holds the sick [[Zora]] Prince, but he maintains her respect as a fast animal by escaping enemy projectiles and fighting against those hog-riding [[Bokoblins]] at the same time.