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Green crystal worth 1 rupeeMoreover, the Hindu practice of Yoga can also be seen in some of the Zelda games. This is surprisingly a close match to Indian culture.
Rosa Sisters and Link practicing yoga in Majora's MaskMoreover, some of the language terms are also similar to Hindi, the commonly spoken language in India. For example, Link's sister, Aryll, calls Link "Bhai", which is the Hindi form of the Sanskrit word, "Bhayya". That is also similar to Indian culture.

Aryll calling Link, "Big Brother!" in Wind WakerThere are also Australian Aboriginal elements in Zelda games. The Boomerang is notoriously known for being used in most of Link's adventure. This weapon/tool, however, was actually used exclusively by the Australian Aborigines.

Link's BoomerangThen there is also references to the Bantu tribe in Africa as exemplified by the Gorons. Though slightly racist, Nintendo shows that Gorons have big lips like Bantus; they play drums like Bantus; they dance like Bantu's; and they live in hot climates like ancient Bantus.

Goron and LinkWell, these are just a few examples of elements derived from several civilizations in the Medieval European fantasy. I have not even mentioned who the dark-skinned Gerudos are. Nor have I mentioned the detailed Japanese elements in the game (partially because the Japanese creator decided to add infinite of such elements).Perhaps a safe assumption would be that The Legend of Zelda is derived from several cultures. After all, Shigeru Miyamoto says that "[he is] so thankful [that Zelda] has allowed us to 'link' with players all around the globe."So what are your opinions on the topic? Which civilizations is Zelda inspired from? Don't be shy. Discuss the answer to the question below!
