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Epona

Epona

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A horse in The Legend of Zelda games that the player rides
  • proper noun
  • /ɪˈpoʊnə/
: Epona
  • Players must sing to call Epona back after she runs off during the game's side quest.

Examples

  • In The Legend of Zelda, Link rode Epona across the fields to reach the distant village.

  • In Epona, players can travel across vast landscapes.

  • Many fans felt emotional when Epona appeared again in the series' newest installment.

  • Have you seen Epona in the latest game?

  • In The Legend of Zelda, Epona helps Link traverse the vast landscapes of Hyrule.

  • Players can summon Epona, the loyal horse, to speed up their journey in the game.

  • As soon as Link mounted Epona, he felt the thrill of adventure awaiting him.

Surface Forms

Epona main

Etymology

The horse named Epona in The Legend of Zelda takes her name from the ancient goddess Epona, the 'horse goddess'. So the name reminds players that this is a special, sacred mount.