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Template:Song The "Ballad of the Goddess" is a song featured in Skyward Sword. The melody and lyrics of this song have been passed down for generations in Skyloft.[1] The Ballad is heard many times throughout the game.

Location and Uses

Skyward Sword

The "Ballad of the Goddess" is first heard sung by Zelda on the day of the Wing Ceremony, preformed on the Goddess Harp as well as sung with Hylian lyrics.[2]

Link learns the song from the old woman in the Sealed Temple after obtaining the Goddess's Harp. The woman tells him that the lyrics of the song can be used to locate the Sacred Flames, which Link must find to strengthen his blade.[3] Link can learn the lyrics from Gaepora, which reveal that the two large windmills in Skyloft must face the Light Tower. Link must then search for the remaining sail to activate the windmills. Once that is done, Link must play the Ballad on top of the tower to reveal a path into the Thunderhead and the Isle of Songs contained inside it.

After the end credits, Link plays the "Ballad of the Goddess" atop the Statue of the Goddess with the Goddess's Harp.

A Link Between Worlds

In A Link Between Worlds, the "Ballad of the Goddess" makes a cameo appearance as one of the songs that can be played by the musicians in the Milk Bar in Kakariko Village. The "Ballad of the Goddess" can only be heard while playing Hero Mode.

Tri Force Heroes

"Ballad of the Goddess" is one of the many tunes the Lucky Lobby Ball will play when hit with the sword.

Lyrics

English Lyrics

Oh youth, guided by the servant of the goddess, unite earth and sky, and bring light to the land.

Oh youth, show the two whirling sails the way to the Light Tower...and before you a path shall open, and a heavenly song you shall hear.

Hylian Lyrics (phonetic)

/en daʃeʋu nobe̞ ʃʊndu/
/tje ʃʊtu ke̞wɛnu sale̞/
/en daʃeʋu nobe̞ dʊʃu/
/tje ʃʊtu nobe̞ dezu dotʃe̞/

Trivia

Gallery

Video Gallery

The "Ballad of the Goddess" is "Zelda's Lullaby" in reverse

References

  1. "You learned the Ballad of the Goddess! It's a mysterious melody that has been passed down from ancient times." — N/A (Skyward Sword)
  2. "The "Ballad of the Goddess." Based on my projections, this is likely the song Zelda sang on the day of the Wing Ceremony." — Fi (Skyward Sword)
  3. "Clues to finding the sacred flames have been woven into the lyrics of a song precious to your people, the Ballad of the Goddess. These clues are your best hope of finding your way to the flames." — Old Woman (Skyward Sword)


TMC Forest Minish Artwork Names in Other Regions TMC Jabber Nut Sprite
Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese 女神の詩 (Megami no Uta) Song of the Goddess
French-speaking countries French Chant de la Déesse Song of the Goddess
Federal Republic of Germany German Hymne der Göttin Hymn of the Goddess
Italian Republic Italian Melodia della Dea Melody of the Goddess
Spanish-speaking countries Spanish Cántico de la Diosa Canticle of the Goddess

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