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'''Ganon''', also known as '''Ganondorf''', is the main antagonist of [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|The Legend of Zelda series]]. He has been present or at least referred to in the first five games | '''Ganon''', also known as '''Ganondorf''', is the main antagonist of [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. He has been present or at least referred to in each of the first five games in the series, and has subsequently been in three more after. Throughout the series, Ganon has had several deaths, both confirmed, like in ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'', and unconfirmed, as in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''. Ganon possesses the [[Triforce of Power]], which contains the essence of the Goddess, [[Din]]. This divine power makes Ganon unimaginably strong and grants him boundless power, making him the largest threat to [[Hyrule]] in all its history. As stated in the prophecy of Hyrule, the only one capable of defeating Ganon is the Hero chosen by the [[Golden Goddesses|Goddesses]]. | ||
==Backstory== | ==Backstory== | ||
Throughout the games, Ganon's intentions haven't changed. Taking the Triforce of Power or earning it and spreading darkness over Hyrule, and he often kidnaps [[Princess Zelda|Zelda]] in the process. Only his appearance has changed. He is a blue pig-monster in ''The Legend of Zelda'', while in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', he's the King of the [[Gerudo]] and has a power to turn into a giant, green monster. Ganondorf is the human/gerudo version while Ganon is the abomination, beast or demon version of Ganondorf. In ''Ocarina of Time'', he was the only Gerudo men born in that current century, automatically making him their king. | |||
Throughout the games, Ganon's intentions haven't changed. Taking the Triforce of Power or earning it and spreading darkness over Hyrule, and he often kidnaps [[Princess Zelda|Zelda]] in the process. Only his appearance has changed. He is a blue pig-monster in ''The Legend of Zelda'' while in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', he's the King of the [[Gerudo]] and has a power to turn into a giant, green monster. Ganondorf is the human/gerudo version while Ganon is the abomination, beast or demon version of Ganondorf. In ''Ocarina of Time'', he was the only Gerudo men born in that current century, automatically making him | |||
==Name Issue== | ==Name Issue== | ||
The Prince of Darkness has two "n"s in his name in the original ''The Legend of Zelda'', making his name '''G-A-N-N-O-N'''. However, in all other games he is known as '''G-A-N-O-N''' (one "n"). Newer fans have used the single "n" form as the canon one, but older fans whom first played ''The Legend of Zelda'' back in the day still spell it "Gannon". | The Prince of Darkness has two "n"s in his name in the original ''The Legend of Zelda'', making his name '''G-A-N-N-O-N'''. However, in all other games he is known as '''G-A-N-O-N''' (one "n"). Newer fans have used the single "n" form as the canon one, but older fans whom first played ''The Legend of Zelda'' back in the day still spell it "Gannon". | ||
==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
Ganondorf has gone from a cold, heartless individual to a sad individual and back again. In older games he seems to be bent only on controlling Hyrule, but in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', players saw a different side of Ganondorf Dragmire, where he was yearning for Hyrule back. Mostly, though, he seems only bent on evil things. | Ganondorf has gone from a cold, heartless individual to a sad individual and back again. In older games he seems to be bent only on controlling Hyrule, but in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', players saw a different side of Ganondorf Dragmire, where he was yearning for Hyrule back. Mostly, though, he seems only bent on evil things. | ||
==In-Game Appearances== | ==In-Game Appearances== | ||
===The Legend of Zelda=== | ===The Legend of Zelda=== | ||
[[File:Ganon.png|left|100px]] | [[File:Ganon.png|left|100px]] | ||
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===The Adventure of Link=== | ===The Adventure of Link=== | ||
Ganon does not appear in ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]'' as the villian or as a character. He will only appear if the player gets a game-over, at which point a silhouette of a figure very similarly to Ganon. Also, according to the backstory for the game, Ganon's minions are out to retrieve Link's blood to pour onto his ashes in order to revive their master, so Link ''dying'' causing the revival of Ganon would make sense. | Ganon does not appear in ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]'' as the villian or as a character. He will only appear if the player gets a game-over, at which point a silhouette of a figure very similarly to Ganon. Also, according to the backstory for the game, Ganon's minions are out to retrieve Link's blood to pour onto his ashes in order to revive their master, so Link ''dying'' causing the revival of Ganon would make sense. | ||
===A Link to the Past=== | ===A Link to the Past=== | ||
Prior to the start of the game's events, Ganondorf Dragmire enters the Sacred Realm, obtaining the [[Triforce]]. Desiring its full benefits for himself, he murders his accomplices. Upon touching the Triforce, he is transformed into a boar-like demon dubbed Ganon. The [[Sacred Realm]] also assumes the guise of the [[Dark World]]. Endeavoring to preserve the balance of peace, the [[Knights of Hyrule]] and [[ | Prior to the start of the game's events, Ganondorf Dragmire enters the Sacred Realm, obtaining the [[Triforce]]. Desiring its full benefits for himself, he murders his accomplices. Upon touching the Triforce, he is transformed into a boar-like demon dubbed Ganon. The [[Sacred Realm]] also assumes the guise of the [[Dark World]]. Endeavoring to preserve the balance of peace, the [[Knights of Hyrule]] and the [[Seven Wise Men]] lock Ganon in the Dark World. | ||
Some years later, the demon is able to leave the Dark World disguised as the wizard [[Agahnim]]. In a clever twist of fate, Agahnim wins over the trust of the [[King of Hyrule]] and assumes the reigns of power himself. He seals the [[Seven Maidens]] in the Dark World but one eludes him, Zelda, whom Link rescues from the Sanctuary. During Link's quest to obtain the Master Sword, however, Zelda is left unguarded and is captured by Agahnim and subsequently sealed in the Dark World. | Some years later, the demon is able to leave the Dark World disguised as the wizard [[Agahnim]]. In a clever twist of fate, Agahnim wins over the trust of the [[King of Hyrule]] and assumes the reigns of power himself. He seals the [[Seven Maidens]] in the Dark World but one eludes him, Zelda, whom Link rescues from the Sanctuary. During Link's quest to obtain the Master Sword, however, Zelda is left unguarded and is captured by Agahnim and subsequently sealed in the Dark World. | ||
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===Link's Awakening=== | ===Link's Awakening=== | ||
Ganon's shadow appears as one of the final [[Nightmare (Boss)|nightmare's]] form in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]''. | Ganon's shadow appears as one of the final [[Nightmare (Boss)|nightmare's]] form in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]''. | ||
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===Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons=== | ===Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons=== | ||
[[File:Ganon (Oracle of Ages & Oracle of Seasons).png|200px|left]] | [[File:Ganon (Oracle of Ages & Oracle of Seasons).png|200px|left]] | ||
After completing his adventures in both [[Labrynna]] and [[Holodrum]], Link finds out that the cause of [[Veran]] and [[Onox]]'s mischief was the result of a bigger plan devised by the witches [[Twinrova|Koume and Kotake]]; A plan to resurrect the evil king Ganon. The actions of Veran and Onox caused the [[Flames of Sorrow]] and the [[Flame of Destruction]] to be lit. In an attempt to light the third and final flame for their ritual, Twinrova kindaps Princess Zelda herself to be used as a sacrifice. Although Link is able to defeat Twinrova and save Zelda from the ritual, he cannot stop the resurrection of Ganon, as Twinrova ends up sacrificing their own body as a vessel for the evil king. | |||
After completing his adventures in both [[Labrynna]] and [[Holodrum]], Link finds out that the cause of [[Veran]] and [[Onox]]'s mischief was the result of a bigger plan devised by the witches [[Koume and Kotake]]; A plan to resurrect the evil king Ganon. The actions of Veran and Onox caused the [[Flames of Sorrow]] and the [[Flame of Destruction]] to be lit. In an attempt to light the third and final flame for their ritual, Twinrova kindaps Princess Zelda herself to be used as a sacrifice. Although Link is able to defeat Twinrova and save Zelda from the ritual, he cannot stop the resurrection of Ganon, as Twinrova ends up sacrificing their own body as a vessel for the evil king. | |||
The resulting incarnation of Ganon lacks much intelligent thought, though he does show knowledge of who he is. Still, Ganon proves to be the toughest obstacle that Link will have to overcome if he is to restore peace to the world and take his destined place in hisory as the Legendary Hero. | The resulting incarnation of Ganon lacks much intelligent thought, though he does show knowledge of who he is. Still, Ganon proves to be the toughest obstacle that Link will have to overcome if he is to restore peace to the world and take his destined place in hisory as the Legendary Hero. | ||
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===Twilight Princess=== | ===Twilight Princess=== | ||
[[File:Ganontp.png|250px|thumb|right|Ganondorf being banished to the Twilight Realm in ''Twilight Princess'']] | [[File:Ganontp.png|250px|thumb|right|Ganondorf being banished to the Twilight Realm in ''Twilight Princess'']] | ||
Considered by many to be a cameo appearance, Ganondorf didn't physically appear until the end of ''Twilight Princess''. According to the [[Sages]] (although one of them was killed by him), he was imprisoned in the [[Twilight Realm]] after they had failed to execute him. Ganondorf controlled [[Zant]] to do his bidding and then when Zant failed at his task, he took matters into his own hands. He waited in Hyrule Castle for Link, then a long four-part battle ensued, with Ganondorf being stabbed in the middle of his chest with the [[Master Sword]]. It is unconfirmed if he died or not. | Considered by many to be a cameo appearance, Ganondorf didn't physically appear until the end of ''Twilight Princess''. According to the [[Ancient Sages]] (although one of them was killed by him), he was imprisoned in the [[Twilight Realm]] after they had failed to execute him. Ganondorf controlled [[Zant]] to do his bidding and then when Zant failed at his task, he took matters into his own hands. He waited in Hyrule Castle for Link, then a long four-part battle ensued, with Ganondorf being stabbed in the middle of his chest with the [[Master Sword]]. It is unconfirmed if he died or not. | ||
===Phantom Hourglass=== | ===Phantom Hourglass=== | ||
Although Ganondorf does not make an appearance, he is mentioned in the prologue, which is a summary of ''The Wind Waker's'' events. | Although Ganondorf does not make an appearance, he is mentioned in the prologue, which is a summary of ''The Wind Waker's'' events. | ||
===Skyward Sword=== | ===Skyward Sword=== | ||
Ganon is not mentioned directly in this game, but is implied of his coming by [[Demise]] right before his death. Demise states that hatred for the Gods and Goddesses like his is so strong that it can never be vanquished for good, and a reincarnation of himself will be born into the world again someday. | |||
===Other Appearances=== | |||
Ganondorf also appears in [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] and [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]. He is a secret character in both games. In order to unlock him in Super Smash Bros Melee, the player will have to clear Match Event #29. There are three ways to unlock Ganondorf in Super Smash Bros Brawl: | |||
*Play 200 matches in Brawl, and then beat Ganondorf in a fight | |||
*Get Ganondorf to join the party in The Subspace Emissary | |||
*Beat Classic mode on Normal difficulty with Zelda or on Hard difficulty with Link, and then beat Ganondorf in a fight. | |||
[[File:CartoonGanon.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Ganon's appearance in the animated series]] | |||
[[File:CartoonGanon.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Ganon's appearance in the animated series | |||
==CD-I== | ===CD-I=== | ||
Ganon appears in two anti-climatic boss battles where he states that | Ganon appears in two anti-climatic boss battles where he states that Link may not bring light to his lair and that Link must join him and make his face the greatest in Koradai; or else Link will die. | ||
==Animated Series== | ==Animated Series== | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*[[Ganon]]'s last name is "Dragmire", according to the manual of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'' | |||
*Ganon's last name is "Dragmire" according to the manual of ''A Link to the Past'' | *In ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'', [[Ganon]]'s name was spelled G-A-N-N-O-N. In every game since, it has been changed to G-A-N-O-N, only using one "N". | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Ganonloz1.jpg| Artwork of Link and Ganon from ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' | File:Ganonloz1.jpg|Artwork of Link and Ganon from ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' | ||
File:Silver Arrow scene.jpg| Artwork of Link and Ganon from ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' | File:Silver Arrow scene.jpg|Artwork of Link and Ganon from ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' | ||
File:Ganonloz.jpg| Artwork of Ganon from ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' | File:Ganonloz.jpg|Artwork of Ganon from ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' | ||
File:Ganonloz2.png| Artwork of Ganon from ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' | File:Ganonloz2.png|Artwork of Ganon from ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' | ||
File:Ganon-ALTTP-Sprite.png| Ganon in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'' | File:Ganon-ALTTP-Sprite.png|Ganon in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'' | ||
File:Lttp_sho_guide114.jpg| Japanese Info ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'' | File:Lttp_sho_guide114.jpg|Japanese Info ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'' | ||
File:Ganonoot1.jpg| Artwork of Ganondorf and Link fighting from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' | File:Ganonoot1.jpg|Artwork of Ganondorf and Link fighting from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' | ||
File:Ganonoot2.jpg| Artwork of Ganondorf and Link from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' | File:Ganonoot2.jpg|Artwork of Ganondorf and Link from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' | ||
File:Ganonoot3.jpg| Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' | File:Ganonoot3.jpg|Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' | ||
File:Ganon-Oracle-Sprite.png| Sprite of Ganon from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'' | File:Ganon-Oracle-Sprite.png|Sprite of Ganon from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'' | ||
File:Ganonfsa.png| Ganon in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]'' | File:Ganonfsa.png|Ganon in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]'' | ||
File:Ganonww1.jpg| Artwork of Link and Ganondorf from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'' | File:Ganonww1.jpg|Artwork of Link and Ganondorf from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'' | ||
File:Ganonww2.jpg| Artwork of Ganondorf from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'' | File:Ganonww2.jpg|Artwork of Ganondorf from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'' | ||
File:Ganonww3.png| Ganon Featured in Stain Glass in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'' | File:Ganonww3.png|Ganon Featured in Stain Glass in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'' | ||
File:Ganondorf.jpg| Ganondorf in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' | File:Ganondorf.jpg|Ganondorf in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' | ||
File:Dark Beast Ganon.png| Ganon in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' | File:Dark Beast Ganon.png|Ganon in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||