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{{quote|These are stone statues of the goddess [[Hylia]], who is worshipped throughout [[Hyrule]]. They can be found in each of the major villages, but there are also versions large and small in every part of the realm.|[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Creating a Champion|Creating a Champion]], page 331}}
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==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===Skyward Sword===
===Skyward Sword===
The Statue of the Goddess is the massive statue that can be found watching over [[Skyloft]]. The statue is intended to resemble the goddess Hylia, the deity that fought off the [[Demon Tribe]] along with several other races that were assisting. This statue has a significant role throughout the story, from beginning to end. After the [[Wing Ceremony]], [[Zelda]] gives the [[Sailcloth]] to [[Link]] here. Link also first receives the [[Goddess Sword]] from [[Inside the Statue of the Goddess]], in addition to having his first encounter with [[Fi]]. It is also the place where he will put several tablets which will allow him to access various regions of the [[Surface]]. A similar Statue of the Goddess is found inside of the [[Isle of Songs]]. It appears whenever Link hits the [[Goddess Crest]] with a [[Skyward Strike]].
The Statue of the Goddess is the massive statue that can be found watching over [[Skyloft]]. The statue is intended to resemble the goddess Hylia, the deity that fought off the [[Demon Tribe]], rallying other races to imprison [[Demise]]. This statue has a significant role throughout the story, from beginning to end. After his victory in the [[Wing Ceremony]], [[Zelda]] gives the [[Sailcloth]] to [[Link]] atop the statue as part of the [[Ceremony of the Goddess]]. Link also first receives the [[Goddess Sword]] from [[Inside the Statue of the Goddess]], as part of his first encounter with [[Fi]]. It is also the place where he will put several tablets which will allow him to access various regions of the [[Surface]]. A similar Statue of the Goddess is found inside of the [[Isle of Songs]]. It appears whenever Link hits the [[Goddess Crest]] with a [[Skyward Strike]].


It is later revealed that beneath the giant statue lies [[Sky Keep]], ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'''s final [[dungeon]]. Sky Keep is where the [[Triforce]] is kept, and it was sealed away by the goddess herself. Once all Triforce pieces are collected, Link and Fi will appear on top of the statue with the completed Triforce. Afterwards, the Goddess Statue will break off from Skyloft and descend into the [[Sealed Grounds]], vanquishing [[Demise]] from the present. Once Demise is again defeated in the past, Link and Zelda appear on top of the statue yet again, this time with Link strumming the [[Goddess's Harp]].
It is later revealed that beneath the giant statue lies [[Sky Keep]], ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'''s final [[dungeon]]. Sky Keep is where the [[Triforce]] is kept, where it was sealed away by Hylia herself. Once all Triforce pieces are collected, Link and Fi will appear on top of the statue with the completed Triforce. On Link's wish, the Goddess Statue will break off from Skyloft and descend into the [[Sealed Grounds]], crushing and killing [[The Imprisoned]]. Once [[Demise]] is again defeated in the past, Link and Zelda appear on top of the statue yet again, this time with Link strumming the [[Goddess's Harp]].


===Breath of the Wild===
===Breath of the Wild===
{{quote|These are stone statues of the goddess [[Hylia]], who is worshipped throughout [[Hyrule]]. They can be found in each of the major villages, but there are also versions large and small in every part of the realm.|[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Creating a Champion|Creating a Champion]], page 331}}
[[File:GoddessStatueBotW.jpg|left|250px|thumb|The Temple of Time's Goddess Statue]]
[[File:GoddessStatueBotW.jpg|left|250px|thumb|The Temple of Time's Goddess Statue]]
There are many Statues of the Goddess in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''. A large Statue of the Goddess can be found in the ruins of the [[Temple of Time#Breath of the Wild|Temple of Time]]. When approached, [[Link#Breath of the Wild|Link]] can pray to it. If Link possesses four [[Spirit Orb]]s, he can trade them for either a [[Heart Container#Breath of the Wild|Heart Container]] or a 20% increase in his [[Stamina Wheel]].  
There are many Statues of the Goddess in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''. A large Statue of the Goddess can be found in the ruins of the [[Temple of Time#Breath of the Wild|Temple of Time]]. When approached, [[Link#Breath of the Wild|Link]] can pray to it. If Link possesses four [[Spirit Orb]]s, he can trade them for either a [[Heart Container#Breath of the Wild|Heart Container]] or an additional one-fifth of a circuit for his [[Stamina Wheel]].  


Smaller statues can be found throughout ''Breath of the Wild'' in villages, such as [[Kakariko Village#Breath of the Wild|Kakariko Village]], and at Springs, such as the [[Jitan Sa'mi Shrine|Spring of Wisdom]]. These smaller statues can be prayed at for the same choice of upgrades; however, Link cannot pray at the statues in the Springs until the associated Shrine Quest is complete.
Smaller statues can be found throughout ''Breath of the Wild'' in villages, such as [[Kakariko Village#Breath of the Wild|Kakariko Village]], and at Springs, such as the [[Spring of Wisdom]]. These smaller statues can be prayed at for the same choice of upgrades; however, Link cannot pray at the statues in the Springs until the associated Shrine Quest is complete.
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==Non-Canon Appearances==
===Hyrule Warriors===
The Statue of the Goddess is present on the [[Skyloft (Hyrule Warriors)|Skyloft]] stage. The Statue Keep is located under it, where Link meets Fi in the [[Land in the Sky]] [[Legend Mode]] [[Hyrule Warriors Legend Mode Scenarios|scenario]].


==Trivia==
==Trivia==

Revision as of 21:22, October 21, 2020

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Statue of the Goddess
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Statue of the Goddess in Skyward Sword

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The Statue of the Goddess is a statue made in the likeness of the goddess Hylia. It appears in Skyward Sword and Breath of the Wild.

Appearances

Skyward Sword

The Statue of the Goddess is the massive statue that can be found watching over Skyloft. The statue is intended to resemble the goddess Hylia, the deity that fought off the Demon Tribe, rallying other races to imprison Demise. This statue has a significant role throughout the story, from beginning to end. After his victory in the Wing Ceremony, Zelda gives the Sailcloth to Link atop the statue as part of the Ceremony of the Goddess. Link also first receives the Goddess Sword from Inside the Statue of the Goddess, as part of his first encounter with Fi. It is also the place where he will put several tablets which will allow him to access various regions of the Surface. A similar Statue of the Goddess is found inside of the Isle of Songs. It appears whenever Link hits the Goddess Crest with a Skyward Strike.

It is later revealed that beneath the giant statue lies Sky Keep, Skyward Sword's final dungeon. Sky Keep is where the Triforce is kept, where it was sealed away by Hylia herself. Once all Triforce pieces are collected, Link and Fi will appear on top of the statue with the completed Triforce. On Link's wish, the Goddess Statue will break off from Skyloft and descend into the Sealed Grounds, crushing and killing The Imprisoned. Once Demise is again defeated in the past, Link and Zelda appear on top of the statue yet again, this time with Link strumming the Goddess's Harp.

Breath of the Wild

"These are stone statues of the goddess Hylia, who is worshipped throughout Hyrule. They can be found in each of the major villages, but there are also versions large and small in every part of the realm."

Creating a Champion, page 331
The Temple of Time's Goddess Statue

There are many Statues of the Goddess in Breath of the Wild. A large Statue of the Goddess can be found in the ruins of the Temple of Time. When approached, Link can pray to it. If Link possesses four Spirit Orbs, he can trade them for either a Heart Container or an additional one-fifth of a circuit for his Stamina Wheel.

Smaller statues can be found throughout Breath of the Wild in villages, such as Kakariko Village, and at Springs, such as the Spring of Wisdom. These smaller statues can be prayed at for the same choice of upgrades; however, Link cannot pray at the statues in the Springs until the associated Shrine Quest is complete.

Non-Canon Appearances

Hyrule Warriors

The Statue of the Goddess is present on the Skyloft stage. The Statue Keep is located under it, where Link meets Fi in the Land in the Sky Legend Mode scenario.

Trivia

  • The Statue of the Goddess seen in Skyloft has a real world similarity to the Christ the Redeemer statue that looks over Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.