Shadow Dungeon

A Shadow Dungeon refers to any of the shadow-themed dungeons in The Legend of Zelda series.

Characteristics
Shadow dungeons often have "scary" or "creepy" enemies, and are usually very dark in atmosphere. They are commonly located in graveyards or very dark places. True to their theme, shadow dungeons are usually populated by demonic or undead enemies, such as Poes, Redeads, and Stalfos, and often contain copious numbers of pits and deadly traps. Puzzle-wise, these dungeons frequently defy the human eyes, often featuring invisible elements or illusions; light may also be required to open new paths, as seen in with the Earth Temple. Poisonous or toxic elements like fog and certain enemies are present, and are able to void Link's ability to attack temporarily. Many of these dungeons serve as bases of operation for the villains, such as the Black Tower in and the Palace of Twilight in. In the majority of the cases, shadow dungeons are found late in the games.