Triforce
fictional artifact in The Legend of Zelda video game series
The Triforce (Japanese: トライフォース, Hepburn: Toraifōsu) is a fictional artifact and icon of Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda video game franchise. It first appeared in the original The Legend of Zelda video game (1986) and has appeared in every subsequent game in the series. It consists of three equilateral triangles that are joined to form a large equilateral triangle. In-universe, it represents the essences of the Golden Goddesses—Din, Nayru, and Farore—who created Hyrule. Imbued with divine power, it is capable of granting any wish to anyone who possesses it.
The three pieces of the Triforce are often in the possession of the three main characters of the series, Ganon, Zelda, and Link, who each embody one of its virtues: power, wisdom, and courage. Obtaining the Triforce is a frequent objective in the series, requiring the player to search for its shards and protect it from Ganon, who seeks its power for evil purposes.
The Triforce is a central motif of The Legend of Zelda series, frequently appearing in Zelda iconography and merchandise. It has appeared in related media, including manga, video games, and an animated television series. Due to its prominence and significance within the mythology of the Zelda series, the Triforce has become a widely recognizable symbol in gaming.
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