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The '''Goron Mines''' is the second [[Dungeon]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''. It is located very close to the summit of [[Death Mountain]]. It is mostly inside the mountain, which is also an active volcano, so much of it is filled with lava and fire. [[Link]] searches the Goron Mines as directed by the [[Light Spirit]] [[Eldin (Light Spirit)|Eldin]] in hopes of finding the second [[Fused Shadow]].{{Ref|TP|1375|[[Eldin (Light Spirit)|Eldin]]}} Link is only allowed entrance into the mines after he has beaten [[Gor Coron]] in a sumo match,{{Ref|TP|5275|[[Gor Coron]]}} mainly because the mines are a sacred place among the [[Goron]]s.{{Ref|TP|5274|[[Gor Coron]]}}

This dungeon houses three of the four [[Goron Elder]]s. Link is told by [[Gor Amoto]], the first elder he meets in the mines, that the three elders in the mines hold the three [[Key Shard]]s,{{Ref|TP|6694|[[Gor Amoto]]}} which when combined create the key to the room into which [[Darbus]] has been locked.{{Ref|TP|6693|[[Gor Amoto]]}} After collecting the first shard from Gor Amoto, Link proceeds to travel through the dungeon looking for the final two elders. After he finds the second elder, [[Gor Ebizo]], Link is told by Gor Ebizo that there is a weapon that was left in the mine by the hero of old,{{Ref|TP|6703|[[Gor Ebizo]]}} referred to as the ''Hero's Weapon''. After defeating the guardian of the treasure, [[Dangoro]], Link wins the right to use the [[Hero's Bow]], which is used to find the final Goron Elder, [[Gor Liggs]]. After finding the final elder and combining the shards, Link opens the door to the room where Darbus supposedly lies. He finds not Darbus, but the dungeon [[Boss]], [[Fyrus]]. After Link uses a combination of the Hero's Bow, [[Iron Boots]], and [[Ordon Sword]] to defeat Fyrus, he is rewarded with the second Fused Shadow.

The [[Mini-Boss]] of the Goron Mines is known as Dangoro, the guardian of the ''Hero's Weapon''. He is as arrogant as any other Goron Link will meet, all of them dismissing the thought of a human defeating them in a contest of strength. The battle against Dangoro takes place on a metallic platform that originally was hung in the air by chains, by fell onto a pool of lava because of Dangoro's aggressive slam. The fact that the platform is metallic is very helpful to Link, as he can equip the Iron Boots and never have to worry about falling into the lava. If Link can use the Iron Boots and his own strength to knock Dangoro off the platform into the lava three times, Dangoro will be amazed at Link's strength and admit defeat.{{Ref|TP|6667|[[Dangoro]]}} He will then grant Link entrance to where the [[Hero's Bow]] lies.{{Ref|TP|6669|[[Dangoro]]}} Dangoro will remain in this room for the remainder of the game.

The Boss of the Goron Mines is known as the Twilit Igniter: Fyrus. Link has been told by the four Goron Elders that Darbus, the Goron Patriarch, lies in a room in the depth of the dungeon. Upon entrance to this room, Link was obviously expecting to find a Goron, but instead he sees a giant figure, some 20 feet tall, that has a pitch black body, whom is known as Fyrus. This battle takes place in a circular room with pillars all around that extend to the ceiling. Fyrus is held back by chains on his arms and legs, but soon shows Link that they are no match for him. He frees himself from the shackles with apparent ease. The battle requires good use of the Hero's Bow and of the Iron Boots. After Link uses the first [[Hidden Skills|Hidden Skill]], the [[Hidden Skills#Ending Blow|Ending Blow]], on Fyrus, he will be defeated. All of Fyrus' black skin will explode off of him and form the second Fused Shadow, which will gracefully fall into Link's hands. Now that the Fused Shadow has left Fyrus, he becomes Darbus, a giant Goron that has a huge head and ginormous shoulders. Darbus is completely dumbfounded of his surrendings, having no idea where he is or how he got there.{{Ref|TP|6685|[[Darbus]]}}{{Ref|TP|6687|[[Darbus]]}} He doesn't even seem to notice Link grab the [[Heart Container]] and leave. Darbus is later seen in [[Kakariko Village]], specifically in the [[Sanctuary (Twilight Princess)|Sanctuary]].

There is but a single Treasure Chest throughout all of the Goron Mines that contains equipment. This chest contains the Hero's Bow, a powerful [[Bow]] that was previously held by the ''hero of legend''.{{Ref|TP|1253|In-Game Description}} It is located in the room directly after the Mini-Boss room. It serves as the reward for beating the Mini-Boss, Dangoro. It is very helpful in completing the dungeon, and is also one of the most used item in the game.