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The '''Oocca''' are an ancient race of bird-like creatures that are only seen in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''. [[Ooccoo]] and [[Ooccoo Jr.]] are the only named members, and thus are the only notable members of this race. An Oocca's appearance can be compared to a bowling pin; a wide bottom with a skinny mid section and a medium-sized head. Oocca have a bird's feet along with the tail of a duck. Younger Oocca seem to be only floating heads.
The '''Oocca''' are an ancient race of bird-like creatures that are only seen in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''. [[Ooccoo]] and [[Ooccoo Jr.]] are the only named members, and thus are the only notable members of this race. An Oocca's appearance can be compared to a bowling pin: a wide bottom with a skinny midsection and a medium-sized head. Oocca have a bird's feet along with the tail of a duck. Younger Oocca seem to be only floating heads.


==Origins==
==Origins==
Not much is known about the origins of the Oocca. They are first mentioned by name by [[Shad]], a member of [[The Resistance]] that lacks physical skills but makes up for it with his high knowledge of the history of [[Hyrule]] and book reading.{{Ref|TP|5721|[[Shad]]}}{{Ref|TP|5722|Shad}} The first time [[Link]] visits [[Telma's Bar]], the meeting place of the Resistance, after he has completed the [[Lakebed Temple]], Shad is sitting at the table at the back of the bar, alongside [[Ashei]] and [[Rusl]]. Link can talk to Shad, who discusses the Oocca, saying he is currently very interested in them.{{Ref|TP|5723|Shad}} He starts by telling a very brief history of the [[Hylian]]s, stating them to be the closest race to the gods, according to legend.{{Ref|TP|5724|Shad}} However, also according to legend, long ago there was a race that was even closer to the gods, and they were even said to have created Hyrule.{{Ref|name=Quote1|Japanese version of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''|The common opinion is that Hyrule was created by the Hylia people, the race closest to the gods, but... truth be told, there's also a theory saying that in ancient times, there was a race even closer to the gods than the Hylia people, and THEY created [Hyrule].|Shad}} Additionally, while they were creating Hyrule, they built themselves a new captial, a city in the sky.{{Ref|TP|5726|Shad}} Furthermore, Shad concludes his lecture by saying that some scholars still believe the Oocca live there, somewhere in the great sky.{{Ref|TP|5727|Shad}} This short conversation is the most information available to be learnt on the Oocca in the game. Other bits and pieces are touched upon later, but none that are even remotely close to the information available here.
Not much is known about the origins of the Oocca. They are first mentioned by name by [[Shad]], a member of [[The Resistance]] that lacks physical skills but makes up for it with his high knowledge of the history of [[Hyrule]] and book reading.{{Ref|TP|5721|[[Shad]]}}{{Ref|TP|5722|Shad}} The first time [[Link]] visits [[Telma's Bar]], the meeting place of the Resistance, after he has completed the [[Lakebed Temple]], Shad is sitting at the table at the back of the bar, alongside [[Ashei]] and [[Rusl]]. Link can talk to Shad, who discusses the Oocca, saying he is currently very interested in them.{{Ref|TP|5723|Shad}} He starts by telling a very brief history of the [[Hylian]]s, stating them to be the closest race to the gods, according to legend.{{Ref|TP|5724|Shad}} However, also according to legend, long ago there was a race that was even closer to the gods, and they were even said to have created Hyrule.{{Ref|name=Quote1|Japanese version of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''|The common opinion is that Hyrule was created by the Hylia people, the race closest to the gods, but... truth be told, there's also a theory saying that in ancient times, there was a race even closer to the gods than the Hylia people, and THEY created [Hyrule].|Shad}} Additionally, while they were creating Hyrule, they built themselves a new captial, a city in the sky.{{Ref|TP|5726|Shad}} Furthermore, Shad concludes his lecture by saying that some scholars still believe the Oocca live there, somewhere in the great sky.{{Ref|TP|5727|Shad}} This short conversation is the most information available to be learned on the Oocca in the game. Other bits and pieces are touched upon later, but none are even remotely close to the information available here.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
The design of the Oocca closely resembles the work of a Dutch artist named [[Wikipedia:M. C. Escher|M. C. Escher]]. Most members of the race look identical; apart from the children, who look ''much'' different. It is unknown if there is any differences between the male and females.
The design of the Oocca closely resembles the work of a Dutch artist named [[Wikipedia:M. C. Escher|M. C. Escher]]. Most members of the race look identical; apart from the children, who look ''much'' different. It is unknown if there are any differences between the male and females.


Only a few of the Oocca actually talk to Link. Ooccoo and Ooccoo Jr. both speak [[Hylian Language|Hylian]] to Link, and not their native language of [[Sky Character|Sky Writing]]. However, once Link enters the [[City in the Sky]], he speaks with the [[Oocca Shop]] owner, who at first speaks in the sky language. This language sounds very much like the ''gobble, gobble'' sound made by the real-life [[Wikipedia:Turkey|turkey]]. In fact, Link hears the Oocca talking in this language throughout the city, particularly when he lifts them over his head. It is unknown if they are protesting, encouraging, or whatever else. However, considering they do fly Link from platform to platform, it is safe to assume that they are encouraging the hero. Additionally, many Oocca around the city can be found climbing on walls, which is an interesting ability for this bird-like race.
Only a few of the Oocca actually talk to Link. Ooccoo and Ooccoo Jr. both speak [[Hylian Language|Hylian]] to Link, and not their native language of [[Sky Character|Sky Writing]]. However, once Link enters the [[City in the Sky]], he speaks with the [[Oocca Shop]] owner, who at first speaks in the sky language. This language sounds very much like the ''gobble, gobble'' sound made by the real-life [[Wikipedia:Turkey|turkey]]. In fact, Link hears the Oocca talking in this language throughout the city, particularly when he lifts them over his head. It is unknown if they are protesting, encouraging, or whatever else. However, considering they do fly Link from platform to platform, it is likely that they are encouraging the hero. Additionally, many Oocca around the city can be found climbing on walls, which is an interesting ability for this bird-like race.


Another interesting characteristic of the Oocca is their ability to fly. Link can use them to cross gaps, much like [[Cucco]]s are used. This ability is used only within the City in the Sky.
Another interesting characteristic of the Oocca is their ability to fly. Link can use them to cross gaps, much like [[Cucco]]s are used. This ability is used only within the City in the Sky.
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==Story==
==Story==
===Signs of the Oocca===
===Signs of the Oocca===
Later on in the game, Link travels to the [[Faron Woods]] in search of Rusl, who according to Telma went to Hyrule's southern wood to "check out the lay out of the land."{{Ref|TP|5527|[[Telma]]}} Upon finding Rusl in the area just south of the [[Forest Temple (Twilight Princess)|Forest Temple]], Rusl tells Link of an ancient temple deep in the woods that guards a sacred power.{{Ref|TP|7837|[[Rusl]]}} He explains that the ancestors of the Hylians built that temple, and that signs of their civilization are everywhere.{{Ref|TP|7838|Rusl}} Although he does not explicitly state he is talking about the Oocca, it is confirmed later by none other than Ooccoo, a member of the Oocca. This confirmation occurs while Link is in this ancient temple, the [[Temple of Time (Dungeon)|Temple of Time]]. In the first room of this [[dungeon]], Link meets Ooocoo. She states that the "ancient technology" of her people sleeps here.{{Ref|TP|7217|Ooccoo}} This confirms that the temple was built by the Oocca long ago.
Later on in the game, Link travels to the [[Faron Woods]] in search of Rusl, who according to Telma went to Hyrule's southern wood to "check out the lay out of the land."{{Ref|TP|5527|[[Telma]]}} Upon finding Rusl in the area just south of the [[Forest Temple (Twilight Princess)|Forest Temple]], Rusl tells Link of an ancient temple deep in the woods that guards a sacred power.{{Ref|TP|7837|[[Rusl]]}} He explains that the ancestors of the Hylians built that temple, and that signs of their civilization are everywhere.{{Ref|TP|7838|Rusl}} Although he does not explicitly state he is talking about the Oocca, it is confirmed later by none other than Ooccoo, a member of the Oocca. This confirmation occurs while Link is in this ancient temple, the [[Temple of Time (Dungeon)|Temple of Time]]. In the first room of this [[dungeon]], Link meets Ooocoo. She states that the "ancient technology" of her people sleeps here.{{Ref|TP|7217|Ooccoo}}


===Messenger to the Heavens===
===Messenger to the Heavens===
During the [[Sky Cannon]] quest, Link at one point visits the [[Hidden Village]] in order to speak with its lone inhabitant, [[Impaz]]. After showing her the [[Dominion Rod]], she tells Link a short history of the Oocca and their connection to the [[Royal Family of Hyrule]]. She begins by telling Link about a story from the legends of her [[Sheikah|clad]], from a time when the Oocca still maintained contact with the Royal Family.{{Ref|TP|7910|[[Impaz]]}} This story says that a mysterious rod was handed down from the people in the sky; the Oocca. This rod is called the Dominion Rod.{{Ref|TP|7911|Impaz}} Additionally, it is said that the rod was only to be carried by the messenger to the heavens when the royal family needed to communicate with the Oocca.{{Ref|TP|7912|Impaz}} However, it is unknown why the royal family would ever need to communicate with the Oocca. Impaz concludes by stating that by royal decree her ancestors have guarded the [[Ancient Sky Book|book]] that was to be given to the messenger to the heavens.{{Ref|TP|7913|Impaz}} With this book, Link can obtain the word that allows him to reach the Sky Cannon, and, subsequently, the City in the Sky.
During the [[Sky Cannon]] quest, Link at one point visits the [[Hidden Village]] in order to speak with its lone inhabitant, [[Impaz]]. After showing her the [[Dominion Rod]], she tells Link a short history of the Oocca and their connection to the [[Royal Family of Hyrule]]. She begins by telling Link about a story from the legends of her [[Sheikah|clan]], from a time when the Oocca still maintained contact with the Royal Family.{{Ref|TP|7910|[[Impaz]]}} This story says that a mysterious rod was handed down from the people in the sky, the Oocca. This rod is called the Dominion Rod.{{Ref|TP|7911|Impaz}} Additionally, it is said that the rod was only to be carried by the messenger to the heavens when the royal family needed to communicate with the Oocca.{{Ref|TP|7912|Impaz}} However, it is unknown why the royal family would ever need to communicate with the Oocca. Impaz concludes by stating that by royal decree her ancestors have guarded the [[Ancient Sky Book|book]] that was to be given to the messenger to the heavens.{{Ref|TP|7913|Impaz}} With this book, Link can obtain the word that allows him to reach the Sky Cannon, and, subsequently, the City in the Sky.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* The term [[Oocca]] likely comes from the italian word for goose, ''Oca''.
* The term [[Oocca]] likely comes from the Italian word for goose, ''Oca''.
* Although [[Shad]] in the North American version of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' states that the [[Oocca]] created the [[Hylian]]s,{{Ref|TP|5725|Shad}} this is actually a mistranslation. In the canonical Japanese version, Shad states the Oocca created [[Hyrule]], not the Hylians.{{Ref|name=Quote1}}
* Although [[Shad]] in the North American version of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' states that the [[Oocca]] created the [[Hylian]]s,{{Ref|TP|5725|Shad}} this is actually a mistranslation. In the canonical Japanese version, Shad states the Oocca created [[Hyrule]], not the Hylians.{{Ref|name=Quote1}}
* In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia|Hyrule Historia]]'', it says that the [[Oocca]] are based off of the work of an artist named [[Wikipedia:Amedeo Modigliani|Amedeo Modigliani]];{{Ref|pg. 187|Ooccoo's appearance is incredibly unique. Her design resembles the work of artist Amedeo Modigliani.|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia|Hyrule Historia]]''}} however, this is incorrect. They are actually based off the painting called ''[[Wikipedia:Another World (M. C. Escher)|Another World]]'', which was painted by [[Wikipedia:M. C. Escher|M. C. Escher]], not Modigliani.
* In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia|Hyrule Historia]]'', it says that the [[Oocca]] are based off of the work of an artist named [[Wikipedia:Amedeo Modigliani|Amedeo Modigliani]];{{Ref|pg. 187|Ooccoo's appearance is incredibly unique. Her design resembles the work of artist Amedeo Modigliani.|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia|Hyrule Historia]]''}} however, this is incorrect. They are actually based off the painting called ''[[Wikipedia:Another World (M. C. Escher)|Another World]]'', which was painted by [[Wikipedia:M. C. Escher|M. C. Escher]], not Modigliani.

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