Hero of Men

The Hero of Men is mentioned in The Minish Cap. In The Minish Cap, he is part of a tale told at the beginning of the game. He is said to be a great hero and was gifted with the Picori Blade and the Light Force.

Story

During the prologue the tale of the Hero of Men is told. "A long, long time ago... When the world was on the verge of being swallowed by shadow... The tiny Picori appeared from the sky, bringing the hero of men a sword and a golden light. With wisdom and courage the hero drove out the darkness. When peace had been restored, the people enshrined that blade with care." It is said in the Hyrule Historia that the Hero of Men used the sword (Picori Balde) and the golden light (Light Force) to seal the monsters inside a chest.

The Hero of Men isn't spoke of again in The Minish Cap and nor he is he mentioned again in the Zelda Series. It is still unknown whether that the Hero of Men is indeed Link. Though many have speculated due to the similar appearance and the fact that he took the role of a hero.