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{{Specify|this=the character and boss|other=the game|link=''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask]]''}} | {{Specify|this=the character and boss|other=the game|link=''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask]]''}} | ||
{{Infobox|character | {{Infobox|character | ||
| image = [[File:Majora's Mask Artwork.png]] | |||
| image = [[File:Majora's Mask Artwork.png | |||
| 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]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''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 | |||
==History== | |||
===Ancient Times=== | ===Ancient Times=== | ||
{{Quote| | {{Quote|{{Dump|mm|3987-3989}}|[[Happy Mask Salesman]]}} | ||
[[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}} | |||
===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| | {{Quote|{{Dump|MM|3992-3994}}|Happy Mask Salesman}} | ||
Many years later, the Happy Mask Salesman acquires Majora's Mask, sensing its ominous power.{{Ref|MM|3992-3993|Happy Mask Salesman}} | |||
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}} | |||
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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}} | |||
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 | 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 | 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 | 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== | |||
{{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 | *[[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| | File:Majora_mask.jpg|Artwork of Majora's Mask | ||
File:6_MajorasIncarnation1.jpg|Majora's Incarnation | 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}} |