Book of Mudora
Book of Mudora
Main appearance(s)
Other appearance(s)
Use(s)
- Understanding ancientHylian Language
- Gaining access to theDesert Palace
- Obtaining twoMagic Medallion
TheBook of Mudora is a recurringItem inThe Legend of Zelda series.(ALttPA Link to the Past |ALttP (Ishinomori)A Link to the Past (Ishinomori))[1][2]
Location and Uses
A Link to the Past
The Book of Mudora is a collection of ancientHylian lore and stories,[3] as well as a guide to translating the ancientHylian Language that appears throughout the land ofHyrule.[4] It is found in aHouse of Books south ofKakariko Village. To obtain it,Link must bash the bookcase holding it with thePegasus Shoes. The Book of Mudora allows Link to read the text in front of theMaster Sword's pedestal, to enter theDesert Palace by making theWish of Opening, and to obtain theEther Medallion and theBombos Medallion fromHylian Monoliths.
Transcription
In a realm beyond sight,
The sky shines gold, not blue.
There, the Triforce's might
Makes mortal dreams come true.
Other Appearances
A Link to the Past (Ishinomori)
.png)
In theA Link to the Past comic byShotaro Ishinomori, Link finds the Book of Mudora after he saves theLibrarian from the burning House of Books. Once the fire ceases from the library, the librarian theorizes thatAgahnim's soldiers might have been after the Book of Mudora,[2] and explains that it is the key to the ancient Hylian language which mentions that the hero will stand in the desert holding the book.[5] Link takes the Book of Mudora and mentions howSahasrahla had told him thePendant of Power was in desert ruins,[6] leading the librarian to claim Link as the legendary Hero of Hyrule and calmly leaving the book in the hero's hands.[7]
When Link reaches theDesert of Mystery, he uses the Book of Mudora to translate the runes written upon the ruins of theDesert Palace.[8] Upon doing so, the ruins begin to sink to reveal a scorpion statue that has the Pendant of Power hanging on it.[9]
The Legend of Zelda (Flash Game)
According toThe Legend of Zelda Flash game, Ganondorf learned how to obtain theTriforce from the Book of Mudora prior to the events ofOcarina of Time.[10]
Trivia
- With its green cover, gold text, and Triforce symbol,Hyrule Historia resembles the Book of Mudora.
Nomenclature
 Names in Other Regions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Language | Names | Meanings |
 Japanese | ムドラの書 (Mudora no Sho)[12] | Same as English. |
 Italian | Libro di Mudora[11] | Book of Mudora |
| This table was generated from Zelda Wiki'stranslation data. | ||
Gallery
The Book of Mudora as seen in the inventory fromA Link to the Past
Guide artwork of the Book of Mudora fromA Link to the Past
See Also
References
- ↑Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 118(ALttPA Link to the Past)
- ↑2.02.1
Perhaps their target was theBook of Mudora...
(A Link to the Past (Ishinomori), VIZ Media, pg. 6) - ↑A Link to the Past manual, pg. 4
- ↑
The monoliths left by the Hylian people are inscribed with ancient script. If you find an inscription that you cannot read, use this book and its meaning will become clear.
(A Link to the Past manual, pg. 38) - ↑
We managed to save it from the flames... This book is the key to the ancient Hylian language. According to the legends, the hero will stand in the desert with this book...
(A Link to the Past (Ishinomori), VIZ Media, pg. 7) - ↑
Let me see that! After Sahasrahla gave me the Pendant of Courage, he told me the Pendant of Power was in a desert ruin!
(A Link to the Past (Ishinomori), VIZ Media, pg. 7) - ↑
Then you...you must be the legendary Hero of Hyrule! This is a very fortunate turn of events! I will leave the book in your capable hands.
(A Link to the Past (Ishinomori), VIZ Media, pg. 7) - ↑
Maybe Iam the legendary hero after all! I suppose if I look it up in the book, the writing should make sense...
(A Link to the Past (Ishinomori), VIZ Media, pg. 11) - ↑
Hanging on that strange statue! It's the pendant!
(A Link to the Past (Ishinomori), VIZ Media, pg. 12) - ↑
In the trackless desert of Hyrule, the King of the Gerudo Thieves, Ganondorf, had come across the old legends of the Triforce during his magical research. The tales told of the great power that would come to the one who possessed the sacred relic:
— Hall of History (The Legend of Zelda Flash game)In a Realm beyond sight,
The sky shines gold not blue,
There, the Triforce's might
Makes mortal dreams come true.
- ↑
Hai trovato il Libro di Mudora!
— N/A (A Link to the Past, Italian version) - ↑A Link to the Past manual, pg. 43Nintendo Official Guidebook: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Vol. 1, Shogakukan, pg. 27Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past & Four Swords, Shogakukan, pg. 15