Are Ganon and Ganondorf the same?

According to the Hyrule Historia, the name "Ganondorf" refers to his human form, while the name "Ganon" is both a nickname and the name given to him when he transforms into a boar-like beast.
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Is Ganon different from Ganondorf?

Summing this up, Ganon and Ganondorf is actually the same character. Ganondorf is a humanoid and a member and leader of Gerudo. Ganon, on the other hand, is the same character but refers to the bestial form Ganondorf's body takes when he is possessed by evil thoughts.
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Is Ganon always the same Ganon?

While the Multiple Ganon Theory has yet to gain wide spread acceptance, it has nonetheless gained the respect of some timeline theorist and fans of the series. Shigeru Miyamoto has stated that although each Link and Zelda are reincarnations, there is "only one Ganon".
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Which came first Ganon or Ganondorf?

The first chronological appearance of either Ganon or Ganondorf is in Ocarina of Time. At the game's outset, he is Ganondorf, the King of the Gerudo.
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Is Ganon the same person?

Ganondorf is the same person in every game.
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The Differences Between Ganon And Ganondorf



Why is Ganon called Ganondorf?

According to the Hyrule Historia, the name "Ganondorf" refers to his human form, while the name "Ganon" is both a nickname and the name given to him when he transforms into a boar-like beast.
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Why is Ganon a pig?

It's cause Miyamoto based LoZ on his adventures as a kid (finding caves and whatnot) and one time he found a pig/boar in one which scared him away.
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Is Ganon the only male Gerudo?

Ganondorf is the only Gerudo male to have appeared in the series. The Gerudo as a race have appeared in Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, Four Swords Adventures and Breath of the Wild.
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Why is Ganon calamity Ganon?

It's been called many names, from "Great King of Evil" to "Calamity." Hibernating within a cocoon, it attempted to regenerate a physical form after Link awoke but was forced to confront him in an incomplete state. Calamity Ganon is known as a primal evil that has appeared throughout Hyrule's history.
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Who is Ganondorf's father?

While the simplest explanation is that Ganondorf's father was a random Hylian, I don't think it's unreasonable to assume his father was the previous Gerudo King. Some thoughts: Niko shows us that, while it may not be the norm, it's more than possible for human beings to live beyond 100 years.
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How does Ganondorf turn into Ganon?

Demise's resurrection is fulfilled when Ganondorf uses the power of the Triforce to transform himself into a monster of unimaginable power, Ganon.
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Is Ganondorf always the same guy?

While most incarnations of Ganondorf are the same individual, it was explained in Hyrule Historia that the Ganondorf who appeared in Four Swords Adventures was the reincarnation of the one that appeared in Twilight Princess and Ocarina of Time. He is commonly voiced by Takashi Nagasako.
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Why does Ganon always come back?

It's a little vague, but the reasoning is that evil cannot be defeated and destroyed forever, but sealed, or put to sleep. It will resurface as many times as the franchise requires. The Hero of Time is always chosen by the goddess, because if not, the world will be held by Ganon.
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Will Ganondorf be in breath of the Wild 2?

Legend Of Zelda Breath Of The Wild 2 Ganondorf

At the time of writing, it has not been officially confirmed at this time whether or not Ganondorf will make a return to The Legend of Zelda series. But there is plenty of evidence to suggest that he could be making a gruesome comeback from the depths of Hyrule.
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Who is the hero from 10000 years ago Botw?

According to Impa in Breath of the Wild, the “Hero of 10,000 Years Ago” was the ancient warrior who first saved Hyrule from the great evil known as Calamity Ganon. Interestingly enough, the Hero depicted in the tapestry is also sporting longer hair, a particular point of interest regarding the “Link” in this trailer.
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Is Calamity Ganon actually Ganon?

Calamity Ganon is the main antagonist and penultimate boss of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. He is the last Scourge, found at Hyrule Castle. He is an incomplete form that Ganon assumed when he was interrupted while trying to reincarnate himself.
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How did Zelda seal Ganon?

After Ganondorf transforms into Ganon using the Triforce of Power, he meets his defeat at the hands of Link and Zelda. His weakened state allows Zelda to seal Ganon away with the help of the Sages Link had met through his journey.
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Are there female Gorons?

No. There are no female Gorons. As stated in the game itself, the Goron tribe is a male-only tribe that ever existed in the series.
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Is Link Zelda's brother?

Ultimately, though, Nintendo has never explicitly stated that Zelda and Link are brother and sister and the only instances where that idea has been explicitly stated in Zelda media are considered to be non-canonical.
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Are Gorons all male?

All Gorons that are seen are male and are referred to as such. They call each other "brother" (calling Link "Brudda" in Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess) and never once has a Goron referred to another as "she" or "her".
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Is Link an elf?

Link is a Hylian. Hylians are not related to elves in any way, because elves are not in any Zelda game. Seriously you could've just googled the question.
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What is Ganondorf's sword called?

The Sword of the Six Sages is a recurrent sword in The Legend of Zelda series. Originally belonging to the Ancient Sages, it is wielded by Ganondorf in The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess and cannot be used by Link.
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What is Ganondorf's race?

As the human form known as Ganondorf, he is the king and the only male member of the Gerudo. He bears the physical traits of the Gerudo race, having red hair, dark skin and pointy ears.
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