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Each of the first nine dungeons is shaped in a specific design, which corresponds to the name of the dungeon. The first labyrinth is referred to as the [[Eagle (Dungeon)|Eagle]], while the fourth dungeon is referred to as the [[Snake (Dungeon)|Snake]]. The third dungeon of the game is referred to as the [[Manji | Each of the first nine dungeons is shaped in a specific design, which corresponds to the name of the dungeon. The first labyrinth is referred to as the [[Eagle (Dungeon)|Eagle]], while the fourth dungeon is referred to as the [[Snake (Dungeon)|Snake]]. The third dungeon of the game is referred to as the [[Manji (Dungeon)|Manji]], and it is in the shape of a left-facing Swastika. The term Manji is actually a Japanese character and it is very common in Japanese culture. Because of this, it slipped into the game without considering the sensitivity of the symbol. The Manji is considered offensive in western countries due to its relationship to Nazism. | ||
All versions of the game include a cross on Link's shield. However, in virtually all pieces of [[Products|merchandise]], Link's shield is shown in a solid color. This is likely due to the sensitivity of religion in western countries. Furthermore, in the Japanese version of the game, the [[Book of Magic]] was referred to as the ''Bible''. When the game was released in the West, that was renamed to the Book of Magic, or the Magic Book. | All versions of the game include a cross on Link's shield. However, in virtually all pieces of [[Products|merchandise]], Link's shield is shown in a solid color. This is likely due to the sensitivity of religion in western countries. Furthermore, in the Japanese version of the game, the [[Book of Magic]] was referred to as the ''Bible''. When the game was released in the West, that was renamed to the Book of Magic, or the Magic Book. | ||