An immense range of monsters makes up the majority of The Legend of Zelda’s enemies, but there is a terrible truth about these beings that can often go unacknowledged. The monsters of Hyrule can be as iconic as Link himself, although their designs can also vary much more than the Hero’s own. However, with that being said, some aspects of the franchise’s monsters have remained consistent for many years. Moreover, the implications of these details can carry some very dark undertones upon closer examination.

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