The Legend of Zelda Oddities
A 25th-anniversary look back at a dozen strange sidelights of Nintendo's classic fantasy game.Posted by Benj Edwards | Monday, February 21, 2011
Zelda in the Flesh
Outside the world of video games, “Zelda” is an unusual name; it originated as a nickname for “Griselda,” which traces its roots to Germany. The Legend of Zelda creator Shigeru Miyamoto borrowed the name from a prominent and troubled American Flapper, Zelda Fitzgerald (seen here next to a 1986 portrait of Princess Zelda).
Miyamoto explains: “Zelda was the name of the wife of the famous novelist Francis Scott Fitzgerald. She was a famous and beautiful woman from all accounts, and I liked the sound of her name. So I took the liberty of using her name for the very first Zelda title.”
February 21st, 2011 at 1:33 pm
Or you could just play the flute and freak them out.
February 21st, 2011 at 2:49 pm
"Or you could just play the flute and freak them out. "
February 21st, 2011 at 4:58 pm
""Or you could just play the flute and freak them out. ""
February 21st, 2011 at 5:34 pm
"""Or you could just play the flute and freak them out. """
February 21st, 2011 at 6:06 pm
A save slot in slide six! What an honor.
February 21st, 2011 at 6:55 pm
You know it, man. I think I stumbled across the Technologizer community Zelda cartridge. 🙂
February 21st, 2011 at 7:04 pm
I remember that 1987 commercial all too well. I was 11 and the only thing in the world I wanted was to buy an NES to play The Legend of Zelda. I saved for almost a year and bought it at my local Sears. Remember when Sears had a toy section?
February 22nd, 2011 at 11:26 am
There was a second cartoon produced in the 90s as well.
February 22nd, 2011 at 7:02 pm
I still Have the First NES and the Zelda game set. I get it out some times and play just to see if i still remember all the hidden items. My dad has the first Atari and a lot of the games for it. Does that tell my age.
February 27th, 2011 at 7:06 pm
My friend Jazzy, who collects games/game consoles said:
I’m surprised they didn’t include in that list the CD-i Zelda games! there were 3 Zelda games that were released on the Phillips CD-i – the only Zelda games to appear on a non-Nintendo console!
July 10th, 2011 at 7:07 pm
I believe I am the only human to have never played The Legend of Zelda and Final Fantasy. I have a Wii, is it worth getting? Maybe I will rent it for one night first.
August 11th, 2011 at 1:34 pm
LOOOVE zelda @ Arnum it is VERY worth it to get! These are rpg classics that should never disappear.
October 20th, 2011 at 2:56 pm
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October 20th, 2011 at 6:25 pm
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November 6th, 2011 at 11:04 pm
Nice for share about this article. I like it and appreciate for you.
December 19th, 2011 at 10:13 pm
happy anniversary to you.
January 11th, 2012 at 10:36 am
What a fantastic game. it is nice article I was surprised to know about the CD_i zeldge game. Best of luck for you in future.
January 20th, 2012 at 7:08 am
Q: How do you make a Goron go insane?
A: Give one a bag of M&M's and tell him to alphabetise them!
January 27th, 2012 at 4:41 am
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January 27th, 2012 at 7:08 pm
Arrows kill Pols Voice easily, 1 arrow will go through a row of them.
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February 20th, 2012 at 6:01 am
What a nice post. Thanks for for bringing back good memories! I am glad I stumbled upon this.
February 23rd, 2012 at 6:10 am
I know when I first read about Pol's Voice weakness, I immediately thought "use a bomb – that'll be loud", and it seemed to work. Never even knew about the microphone on the Japanese Famicom at the time.