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The '''Gerudo''' is a recurring race in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. The most prominent trait of the Gerudo is the race only consisting of females except one male being born every one hundred years.

The Gerudo is a dark-toned race consisting of only females with the exception of one male being born every one hundred years. That male according to legend is supposed to be their king. However, Nabooru rebelled against her king in ''Ocarina of Time'', the king being Ganondorf. The Gerudo females are usually dressed in purple attire, have red hair and wield Shamshir-like swords. They seem to not like Hylian culture at all and the relations with Hylian men are purely for survival reasons. The Gerudo seem to think that worshipping the [[Golden Goddesses]] and having gender roles is out of the ordinary.

Only in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'' is the entire Gerudo tribe friendly. Their abode is located in the [[Desert of Doubt]]. Link's passage through Gerudo Village is initially halted by closed gates. This is due to Ganondorf passing to try to claim the power of the sacred Pyramid for himself in direct violation of the Gerudo law code.  

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[[Riju|Makeela Riju]] is the current chief of the Gerudo, having succeeded her mother after her death. She assists [[Link]] in his efforts to reclaim the [[Divine Beast]] [[Vah Naboris]]. Because of the implication of Riju being in cahoots with a voe to reclaim the Divine Beast in spite of voes being banned in town, Link cannot ever enter Gerudo Town in the game without wearing the aforementioned vai clothes, notwithstanding the great service provided to the Gerudo by reclaiming the Divine Beast.

The Gerudo are known for being tremendously fit, tall and shapely, exceeding heights of 8 feet as adults, though they tend to become thinner and daintier when they become old. Even Gerudo not involved in combat by trade are fit, and often tower over Hylians in comparison. Adult Gerudo exhibit small torsos, wide hips and long legs, as well as a slight non-pathologic spinal lordosis that gives them a characteristic backwards lean when standing.

Their facial features are striking, with protruding noses and stern expressions, and like Hylians, they have elfin-looking ears. Gerudo sport makeup, particularly different-colored lipstick and face painting, which is also used by young girls. It's shown that the more makeup a Gerudo sports, the less striking their features become (like in the case of [[Urbosa]]). These facial features become more pronounced the older the Gerudo is.

Though most Gerudo continue to live in Gerudo Town, many leave to travel across Hyrule and are met by [[Link]] during their travels. The most frequent reason for Gerudo leaving is to either sell their wares in distant locations or to marry. With no Gerudo voe, Gerudo who wish to marry leave Gerudo Town to travel across Hyrule in hopes of finding a husband, and maintain an eager curiosity towards Voe, domestic life and the concept of marriage as a whole fueled by their isolationist status. Even after marrying, many Gerudo return to Gerudo Town to sell wares they procure during their travels.  

For entertainment, the Gerudo often watch or participate in Sand-Seal Racing or can be found at the Noble Canteen where the Noble Pursuit is a favorite among the Gerudo. Local spots of interest include the [[Northern Icehouse]], the [[Kara Kara Bazaar]], and the [[Gerudo Great Skeleton]].

Though the Gerudo speak to visitors in Hylian, they have their own language and often use certain terms when speaking to travelers. They recommend that travelers learn a few words to help with their visit to Gerudo Town:

The [[Great Fairy Tera]], who dwells in the [[Gerudo Great Skeleton]] sometimes welcomes Link to her fountain while using these expressions.

In addition to being strong warriors, the Gerudo also make many weapons that are specifically designed to match Gerudo training techniques.

| [[Gerudo Shield]] || [[File:Gerudo-shield.png|94px]] || An emblazoned traditional shield of the Gerudo; very common

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| [[Daybreaker]] || [[File:Daybreaker.png|94px]] || The favored shield of the Gerudo Champion [[Urbosa]]

==General Trivia==

*The [[Gerudo Desert|desert]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' is named after the [[Gerudo]]; but ironically enough, there are no Gerudo in the game. The [[Bulblin Fortress|Camps]] in the desert are populated by [[Bulblin]]s.

*According to a [[Gossip Stone]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', the [[Gerudo]] go to [[Hyrule Castle Town]] to find boyfriends.

*The Chieftainesses of the Gerudo shown in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]'' ([[Riju]] and [[Urbosa]]) are shown to be more coiffed and exuberant than other Gerudo, and are noted for their rich, flowing long hair. They are also among the only Gerudo that wear skirts. [[Isha]], the jeweler, also seems to have a wealthy trade, sharing many attire aspects with the Chieftainesses.

*Though sold as a Gerudo customary head wear, the [[Gerudo Veil]] is used by no Gerudo women at all.

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