Goddess Crest

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Goddess Crest

Main appearance(s)

Skyward Sword

Use(s)

Assembling theAncient Tablet
UnlockingGoddess's Treasure Chests
ReplenishingItems

Comparable Object(s)

TheGoddess Crest is a recurring symbol inSkyward Sword.^[1]^{[name references needed]} It represents the goddessHylia, appearing throughout manyTemples from theera in which she was in power. The predecessor to theWingcrest and theHylian Crest, it has multiple functions, all of which are activated by aSkyward Strike. Other, more bird-like variations of the crest can be found throughoutSkyloft, including onZelda's clothing.

Location and Uses

Temples and the Ancient Tablet

Glowing, levitating Goddess Crests are found in theStatue of the Goddess inSkyloft,Skyview Spring inSkyview Temple, theEarth Spring in theEarth Temple, and theIsle of Songs. Triggering the first with a Skyward Strike raises the altar on which the Ancient Tablet is to be assembled, while the second and third grant recorded messages from Hylia and access to theRuby andAmber Tablets. The fourth is used in the quest for theSacred Flames.

Goddess Cubes

Main article:Goddess Cube

Goddess Cubes are cubes of an unknown metal with the Goddess Crest embossed on them. A Skyward Strike converts them to a beam of light that shoots into the sky and activates a correspondingGoddess's Treasure Chest.

Goddess Wall

Main article:Goddess Wall

The Goddess Crest also sometimes appears on the walls ofDungeons. Charging up a Skyward Strike and then drawing the form of a consumableItem (e.g.Hearts,Rupees,Bombs,Arrows) where the symbol is will lead to that Item appearing. Drawing theTriforce will produceFairies.

Spirit Orb

Main article:Spirit Orb

InBreath of the Wild, whenever the trial of anAncient Shrine is completed, that shrine'sMonk will give Link a Spirit Orb, which contains the Goddess Crest in the center, before fading away, his duty to the Goddess fulfilled.