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{{Infobox|character
| name    = Majora's Mask
| image    = [[File:Majora's Mask Artwork.png]]
| image    = [[File:Majora's Mask Artwork.png|200px]]
| game    = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''
| game    = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''
| location = With the [[Skull Kid]]<br>In the [[Moon]]
| location = With the [[Skull Kid]]<br>In the [[Moon]]
}}
}}


{{Quote|The troubles caused by Majora's Mask were so great... the ancient ones, fearing such catastrophe, sealed the mask in shadow forever, preventing its misuse.|[[Happy Mask Salesman]]}}
'''Majora's Mask''' is a powerful and evil mask. [[Skull Kid]] steals it from the [[Happy Mask Salesman]], and its power overcomes him. Once used in incantations by an ancient tribe, the mask contains a seemingly sentient being that seeks to bring the [[moon]] down on [[Termina]] in the events of the game ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia]]''|'''Majora Mask'''<br>A sinister mask that was used for incantations long ago.|pg. 111}}
 
'''Majora's Mask''' is a fierce and evil mask from an ancient tribe. The [[Skull Kid]] stole it from the [[Happy Mask Salesman]], and its evil overcame him.


==History==
===Ancient Times===
===Ancient Times===
{{Quote|But now, that tribe from the legend has vanished, so no one really knows the true nature of the mask's power...<br>...But I feel it.|Happy Mask Salesman}}
{{Quote|{{Dump|mm|3987-3989}}|[[Happy Mask Salesman]]}}


After [[Link]] gets the [[Ocarina of Time]] back, he learns the [[Song of Healing]] from the Happy Mask Salesman. After Link does this, the salesman will tell Link the story of Majora's Mask.
[[Link]] learns about Majora's Mask's history only after retrieving the [[Ocarina of Time]] and learning the [[Song of Healing]] from the Happy Mask Salesman. According to the Happy Mask Salesman, the mask is a powerful and ancient artifact that was once used in hexing rituals by an unknown [[Ancient Tribe]].{{Ref|MM|3985|Happy Mask Salesman}} Its evil power is granted anyone who wore the mask.{{Ref|MM|3986|Happy Mask Salesman}} However, the troubles it caused were so great that the ancient ones decided to seal it away in fear.{{Ref|MM|3987-3989|Happy Mask Salesman}} Very little else is known because the tribe vanished.{{Ref|MM|3990|Happy Mask Salesman}}
He tells of an ancient tribe (the tribes name is unknown, though it may be related to [[Odolwa]]) that created the mask. It was created for evil and ''"hexing rituals"''. But it got out of hand, and the mask caused many problems. The ancient ones decided to seal away the mask forever. But of course, there is no such thing as forever.


===Skull Kid===
===Skull Kid===
[[File:Skull kid with mask.png|thumb|left|100px|The Skull Kid wearing Majora's Mask]]
[[File:Skull kid with mask.png|thumb|left|100px|The Skull Kid wearing Majora's Mask]]
{{Quote|I went to great lengths to get that legendary mask. <br> When I finally had it...|Happy Mask Salesman}}
{{Quote|{{Dump|MM|3992-3994}}|Happy Mask Salesman}}
 
The Skull Kid is a prankster. He ''loves'' to play tricks on people. One day, just having some fun, he played a trick on the Happy Mask Salesman. He knocked him out, searched him and played with his [[Mask]]s. When, he happened across Majora's Mask, he liked it and the power it gave off, so he decided to keep it. But, as the legend fortold...
{{Quote|It is said that an evil and wicked power is bestowed upon the one who wears that mask.|Happy Mask Salesman}}


Once the Skull Kid put on the mask, it slowly began to take control. The pranks began to escalate, and soon the Skull Kid, (Or in reality, Majora's Mask) set the [[Moon]] on a crash course to hit Termina and destroy it. Link has 72 hours to stop the moon from hitting [[Termina]].
Many years later, the Happy Mask Salesman acquires Majora's Mask, sensing its ominous power.{{Ref|MM|3992-3993|Happy Mask Salesman}}


After Link has summoned the [[Four Giants]] and stopped the moon's fall, Link must follow the mask inside the Moon. We find Majora's Mask leaning against a tree, on a child. The Skull Kid is no where to be found. We learn that Majora has disposed of the Skull Kid when he says to Link:
Some time before Link arrives in [[Termina]], the [[Skull Kid]] comes across the Happy Mask Salesman in the forest. Because he enjoys playing tricks on people, he, [[Tatl]], and [[Tatl]] knock out the Happy Mask Salesman and steal Majora's Mask.{{Ref|MM|320-321|Tatl}}{{Ref|MM|3943|Happy Mask Salesman}}
{{Quote|A puppet that can no longer be used is mere garbage. This puppet's role has just ended...|Majora's Mask}}


==Appearance==
Once Skull Kid puts on the mask, his pranks slowly became worse and the power of the mask overtakes him.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia]]''|A young imp known as Skull Kid had snatched Majora's Mask from a traveling mask salesman. With the aid of the mask's terrible power, his actions had gone beyond the scope of mischief, and the effects of his pranks could be felt all over Termina.|pg. 111}}{{Ref|MM|4116|Tael}} Under its sway, he sets the [[Moon]] on a course to hit Termina and destroy it. Eventually, after Link and Tatl summon the [[Four Giants]] to stop the moon's fall, Majora's Mask abandons Skull Kid, claiming that he was too weak to wield its power and is no longer useful.{{Ref|MM|4118|Majora's Mask}}{{Ref|MM|4121-4122|Majora's Mask}} The mask escapes [[Inside the Moon]], forcing Link and Tatl to follow him there and battle the mask's evil spirit.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia]]''|Link pursued the mask to the center of the moon. There, a strange battle unfolded.|pg. 112}}
Majora has multiple appearances, but we mainly see him in his Mask form. But he has two other forms, Majora's Incarnation and Majora's Wrath. Strangely, during the battle with Majora, [[Link]] will be able to carry a [[Powder Keg]] without the help of the [[Goron Mask]], the only time in the game this can happen.


After Link defeats Majora, the evil leaves the mask, allowing the Happy Mask Salesman to reclaim it once more.{{Ref|MM|3923-3924|Happy Mask Salesman}}{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia]]''|Majora's Mask was then returned to the Happy Mask Salesman, and the terror caused by the falling moon no longer held the world in its grip.|pg. 112}}
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==Battle==
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===Majora's Mask===
===Majora's Mask===
This appearance we see the whole game, only until the very end Majora switches to his other forms. It is a purple mask with two big yellow eyes and spikes on the side of the mask. It is also the first stage of the boss battle. The mask literally floats in mid-air but can be easily defeated with The [[Fierce Deity's Mask]]. His attacks are he gets on its side and spins towards you like a saw-blade, and shoots a fire beam at you (can be reflected). He summons the boss remains to attack you but they are weak and should be defeated quickly.
This appearance seen the whole game, only until the very end Majora switches to his other forms. It is a purple mask with two big yellow eyes and spikes on the side of the mask. It is also the first stage of the boss battle. The mask literally floats in mid-air but can be easily defeated with The [[Fierce Deity's Mask]]. His attacks include spinning sideways towards Link like a saw-blade and shooting a fire beam that can be reflected. He summons the bosses' remains to attack the hero, but they are weak and can be defeated quickly.


===Majora's Incarnation===
===Majora's Incarnation===
This form is only seen during the Boss Battle, Majora grows a pair of legs and arms. This form is very bizarre since Majora acts feminine and makes strange noises at the same time. It really shows you just how psychotic the demon is. Majora will run around in circles and fire energy balls at Link. The best way to deal with him is to use the Fierce Deity's Mask, Other alternatives exist such as [[Zora Mask]], [[Great Fairy's Sword]], etc.
This form is only seen during the boss battle. Majora grows a pair of legs and arms. This form is very bizarre since Majora acts feminine and makes strange noises at the same time. It really shows you just how psychotic the demon is. Majora runs around in circles and fires energy balls at Link. The best way to deal with him is to use the Fierce Deity's Mask. However, other alternatives exist, such as [[Zora Mask]], [[Great Fairy's Sword]], etc.


===Majora's Wrath===
===Majora's Wrath===
This is the final form of Majora, It too is only seen during the boss battle. After the Incarnation is defeated, Majora grows more muscle, and a Demon like head and tentacles that he uses to like whips. This seems like the "real" form of Majora, It really shows the Demon inside the mask, and considering it is Majora's final form, it probably is.
This is the final form of Majora. It too is only seen during the boss battle. After the Incarnation is defeated, Majora grows more muscle, and a demon-like head and tentacles that he uses like whips.
 
===Theories===


==Theories==
{{Theory}}
Due to the symbolism present in Majora's boss battle, it is possible that Majora is representative of the Sun Goddess. This is supported by sun symbols adorning the walls of the boss room, and the fact that the [[Fierce Deity]] seems to represent the Moon God. Adding to this is the possibilty is the fact that Majora may be female, as seen by the second phase. Alternatively, Majora could simply be genderless.
Due to the symbolism present in Majora's boss battle, it is possible that Majora is representative of the Sun Goddess. This is supported by sun symbols adorning the walls of the boss room, and the fact that the [[Fierce Deity]] seems to represent the Moon God. Adding to this is the possibilty is the fact that Majora may be female, as seen by the second phase. Alternatively, Majora could simply be genderless.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*[[Majora's Mask]] is not actually used in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', but if [[Link]] goes back to the [[Fishing Hole]], he can see it curved into the back of a rock.
*[[Majora's Mask]] is not actually used in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', but if [[Link]] goes to the [[Fishing Hole]], he can see it curved into the back of a rock.
*[[Majora's Mask]] is also present in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]'', appearing on the right wall of [[Link's House]]. It remains on the wall even after [[Ravio]] refurbishes the house.
*[[Majora's Mask]] is also present in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]'', appearing on the right wall of [[Link's House]]. It remains on the wall even after [[Ravio]] refurbishes the house.
*During the battle against [[Majora's Mask|Majora]], [[Link]] is able to carry a [[Powder Keg]] without the help of the [[Goron Mask]]. This is the only time in the game that this can happen.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Majora's_Wrath_Artwork.png|Artwork of Majora's Wrath
File:Majora's_Wrath_Artwork.png|Artwork of Majora's Wrath
File:Majora_mask.jpg|The Mask, Where the entity is sealed/resides
File:Majora_mask.jpg|Artwork of Majora's Mask
File:6_MajorasIncarnation1.jpg|Majora's Incarnation, Screenshot from in-game
File:6_MajorasIncarnation1.jpg|Majora's Incarnation screenshot from in-game
File:Skull_Kid_Artwork_(Majora's_Mask).png|The Skull Kid with Majora's Mask
File:Skull_Kid_Artwork_(Majora's_Mask).png|The Skull Kid with Majora's Mask
File:Majoras-Mask-Model.png|Game model of the mask.
File:Majoras-Mask-Model.png|Game model of the mask.
</gallery>
</gallery>
{{References}}


{{Iconic Characters}}
{{Iconic Characters}}

Revision as of 00:29, June 18, 2014

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This article is about the character and boss. For the game, see The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask.
Majora's Mask
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Games

Majora's Mask

Location

With the Skull Kid
In the Moon

Majora's Mask is a powerful and evil mask. Skull Kid steals it from the Happy Mask Salesman, and its power overcomes him. Once used in incantations by an ancient tribe, the mask contains a seemingly sentient being that seeks to bring the moon down on Termina in the events of the game Majora's Mask.[1]

History

Ancient Times

"According to legend... the troubles caused by Majora's Mask were so great... the ancient ones, fearing such catastrophe, sealed the mask in shadow forever, preventing its misuse."

Link learns about Majora's Mask's history only after retrieving the Ocarina of Time and learning the Song of Healing from the Happy Mask Salesman. According to the Happy Mask Salesman, the mask is a powerful and ancient artifact that was once used in hexing rituals by an unknown Ancient Tribe.[2] Its evil power is granted anyone who wore the mask.[3] However, the troubles it caused were so great that the ancient ones decided to seal it away in fear.[4] Very little else is known because the tribe vanished.[5]

Skull Kid

The Skull Kid wearing Majora's Mask

"I went to great lengths to get that legendary mask. When I finally had it... I could sense the doom of a dark omen brewing. It was that unwelcome feeling that makes your hair stand on end. And now... that imp has it..."

— Happy Mask Salesman

Many years later, the Happy Mask Salesman acquires Majora's Mask, sensing its ominous power.[6]

Some time before Link arrives in Termina, the Skull Kid comes across the Happy Mask Salesman in the forest. Because he enjoys playing tricks on people, he, Tatl, and Tatl knock out the Happy Mask Salesman and steal Majora's Mask.[7][8]

Once Skull Kid puts on the mask, his pranks slowly became worse and the power of the mask overtakes him.[9][10] Under its sway, he sets the Moon on a course to hit Termina and destroy it. Eventually, after Link and Tatl summon the Four Giants to stop the moon's fall, Majora's Mask abandons Skull Kid, claiming that he was too weak to wield its power and is no longer useful.[11][12] The mask escapes Inside the Moon, forcing Link and Tatl to follow him there and battle the mask's evil spirit.[13]

After Link defeats Majora, the evil leaves the mask, allowing the Happy Mask Salesman to reclaim it once more.[14][15]

Battle

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Majora's Mask

This appearance seen the whole game, only until the very end Majora switches to his other forms. It is a purple mask with two big yellow eyes and spikes on the side of the mask. It is also the first stage of the boss battle. The mask literally floats in mid-air but can be easily defeated with The Fierce Deity's Mask. His attacks include spinning sideways towards Link like a saw-blade and shooting a fire beam that can be reflected. He summons the bosses' remains to attack the hero, but they are weak and can be defeated quickly.

Majora's Incarnation

This form is only seen during the boss battle. Majora grows a pair of legs and arms. This form is very bizarre since Majora acts feminine and makes strange noises at the same time. It really shows you just how psychotic the demon is. Majora runs around in circles and fires energy balls at Link. The best way to deal with him is to use the Fierce Deity's Mask. However, other alternatives exist, such as Zora Mask, Great Fairy's Sword, etc.

Majora's Wrath

This is the final form of Majora. It too is only seen during the boss battle. After the Incarnation is defeated, Majora grows more muscle, and a demon-like head and tentacles that he uses like whips.

Theories

This section contains non-canon fan theory and speculation.

Due to the symbolism present in Majora's boss battle, it is possible that Majora is representative of the Sun Goddess. This is supported by sun symbols adorning the walls of the boss room, and the fact that the Fierce Deity seems to represent the Moon God. Adding to this is the possibilty is the fact that Majora may be female, as seen by the second phase. Alternatively, Majora could simply be genderless.

Trivia

Gallery

  • Artwork of Majora's Wrath

    Artwork of Majora's Wrath

  • Majora mask.jpg

    Artwork of Majora's Mask

  • Majora's Incarnation screenshot from in-game

    Majora's Incarnation screenshot from in-game

  • The Skull Kid with Majora's Mask

    The Skull Kid with Majora's Mask

  • Game model of the mask.

    Game model of the mask.

References

  1. ↑ "Majora Mask
    A sinister mask that was used for incantations long ago.    " — pg. 111, The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia
  2. ↑ "It is an accursed item from legend that is said to have been used by an ancient tribe in its hexing rituals." — Happy Mask Salesman, Majora's Mask.
  3. ↑ "It is said that an evil and wicked power is bestowed upon the one who wears that mask." — Happy Mask Salesman, Majora's Mask.
  4. ↑ "According to legend... the troubles caused by Majora's Mask were so great... the ancient ones, fearing such catastrophe, sealed the mask in shadow forever, preventing its misuse." — Happy Mask Salesman, Majora's Mask.
  5. ↑ "But now, that tribe from the legend has vanished, so no one really knows the true nature of the mask's power..." — Happy Mask Salesman, Majora's Mask.
  6. ↑ "I went to great lengths to get that legendary mask. When I finally had it... I could sense the doom of a dark omen brewing. It was that unwelcome feeling that makes your hair stand on end." — Happy Mask Salesman, Majora's Mask.
  7. ↑ "I'm sure it was because he was always playing tricks, so nobody wanted to play with him. But to do what he did just because of that..." — Tatl, Majora's Mask.
  8. ↑ "During my travels, a very important mask was stolen from me by an imp in the woods." — Happy Mask Salesman, Majora's Mask.
  9. ↑ "A young imp known as Skull Kid had snatched Majora's Mask from a traveling mask salesman. With the aid of the mask's terrible power, his actions had gone beyond the scope of mischief, and the effects of his pranks could be felt all over Termina." — pg. 111, The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia
  10. ↑ "The power of the mask made him do it. It was too much for the Skull Kid to handle." — Tael, Majora's Mask.
  11. ↑ "Certainly, he had far too many weaknesses to use my power." — Majora's Mask, Majora's Mask.
  12. ↑ "A puppet that can no longer be used is mere garbage. This puppet's role has just ended..." — Majora's Mask, Majora's Mask.
  13. ↑ "Link pursued the mask to the center of the moon. There, a strange battle unfolded." — pg. 112, The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia
  14. ↑ "Oh...So the evil has left the mask after all... Well, now...I finally have it back." — Happy Mask Salesman, Majora's Mask.
  15. ↑ "Majora's Mask was then returned to the Happy Mask Salesman, and the terror caused by the falling moon no longer held the world in its grip." — pg. 112, The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia
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