Book of Mudora
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| Book of Mudora | |
|---|---|
 Artwork of the Book of Mudora | |
| First appearance | A Link to the Past (1992) |
| Found | Kakariko Village Library |
| Use | Translating Hylian text |
- "In the beginning amidst the darkness of eternal space, from a distant nebula three goddesses were sent upon a formless chaotic waste of a world. Din, the goddess of power forged the mountains and great plains from the fiery bowels of desolation and separated the waters of the sky and between the land. Farore engendered living intelligence upon the land with many creatures of varied kind, male and female they were.
Nayru with wisdom brought the order of law and harmony upon nature and set into motion the everlasting cycle of birth, life, death, and afterlife and these three created the unification of cosmic balance. Before these beautiful goddesses traveled onward to create anew their masterwork they bestowed a manifestation of their essence within a mighty artifact called the Triforce, an object that would be sought by many and attained by only one. The Triforce took its place within its heavenly annex within a Sacred Realm where the spirits roam free. And so began the odyssey of Hyrule." - — Book of Mudora, The Early Times, Chap. 1, v. 1 - 6
Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.
The Book of Mudora is an item from The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. This green book is a chronological bibliography of the creation, history and legends of Hyrule. The book also contains prophecies and laws of Hyrule, along with translations for the ancient Hylian Language. It was assembled by the great Sage and historian, Mudora, long before the Imprisoning War and is a complete account of all of Hyrule's history. It has magic properties and whenever a new historical event happens, it is automatically admitted as the book creates pages for them.
The Book of Mudora is needed to translate ancient Hylian text in the game. It can be found in the Kakariko Village Library. After Link has completed the first dungeon, the Eastern Palace and retrieved the first Pendant of Virtue, Sahasrahla gives Link the Pegasus Boots, legendary footwear that allows him to dash. Upon speaking with the hermit, Aginah, Link learns of the Books whereabouts, and travels to the Library. Upon his arrival, however, he finds that it is stuck on a high shelf. Link dashes into the bookshelf with the use of the Pegasus Boots, and causes the book to fall down. With it, he travels south, to the Desert of Mystery, and finds an ancient stone tablet inscribed with the old Hylian language. He uses the book to translate, and makes a wish. The stone head that blocked the entrance to the temple moves, allowing Link to enter it and retrieve the Pendant of Wisdom.
The Book can be used a multitude of times afterwards, some of which are optional. The Pedestal of Time has a Hylian inscription detailing the prophecy of a legendary hero. In order to obtain the magical medallions Ether and Bombos, Link must use the Book of Mudora to translate the writing on old, decorative stone tablets found in the Desert of Mystery. The Ether Medallion is needed to dispel the storm curse placed on the Swamp of Evil in the Dark World.
Spoiler warning: Spoilers end here.
