The Legend of Zelda

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/the-legend-of-zelda

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the series creators?Shigeru Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka
2. What is the primary developer and publisher?Nintendo
3. Who are the main characters in The Legend of Zelda?Link, Princess Zelda, and Ganon are the main characters.
4. What is the Triforce and why does it matter?The Triforce is a golden set of three triangles that can grant wishes. It splits when someone with an unbalanced heart tries to take it, and it bonds with people who have Power, Wisdom, or Courage.

Hylian: An elf-like race native to the land of Hyrule, known for its distinctive pointed ears.
Ganon: The primary antagonist of the series, a powerful sorcerer and warlord who often transforms into a demonic beast.
Triforce: A sacred golden relic composed of three triangles, granting immense power and embodying the virtues of Power, Wisdom, and Courage.
Hyrule: The fictional kingdom that serves as the primary setting for most games in the series.