What breed is Epona?

2) Epona isn't just any horse—she's a silver bay
Bay horses are characterized by their reddish-brown coats, typically accompanied by a black mane, tail, and ear edges.
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Is the white horse Epona?

Epona is indirectly referenced in Victor Hugo's Les Misérables through the name of the character Éponine. In The Legend of Zelda franchise, the main character Link's horse is named Epona. The horse is always shown as brown or chestnut with a white mane.
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Is Epona a mare?

Protecting forces - belief in the horse goddess Epona

She ensured the fertility of the breeding stock, nurturing and protecting the mares, stallions and foals. In Rome, on 18 December, a special festival was held in honour of Epona.
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Is there a horse better than Epona?

The all-rounded horse

It's not too slow and has good overall stats, even better than Epona. It has a strength of 4, speed of 4 and stamina of 5, as far as I know, the best stats in the game. Mine has a dusky brown color and looks beautiful. I named it Arion, after the divine horse in Greek mythology.
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What is the fastest horse in Botw?

Royal Stallion – fastest horse in Zelda BoTW

The Royal Stallion is a white horse you can get as a quest reward. It's the fastest horse in the game, even faster than Epona. Go to the Outskirts Stable and look for an old man called Toffa.
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How to find Epona in Breath of the Wild plus Wolf Link Amiibo



What is Zelda's horse name?

From the wiki: Storm is the name of a large, white horse which belongs to Princess Zelda, as seen in the Valiant Comics. Storm helps Zelda leave Hyrule's North Palace when she attempts to leave Hyrule in order to keep the Triforce of Wisdom from the reach of Ganon.
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Are Rhiannon and Epona the same?

Rhiannon, in Celtic religion, the Welsh manifestation of the Gaulish horse goddess Epona and the Irish goddess Macha. She is best-known from The Mabinogion, a collection of medieval Welsh tales, in which she makes her first appearance on a pale, mysterious steed and meets King Pwyll, whom she marries.
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How old is Epona?

Like the Giant Horse, her mane cannot be groomed and she receives a special bridle and saddle called Epona Gear. Though not stated in-game, Epona is the namesake of Epona Co., a 150 year old company that makes horse goods from horse gear to fine items like brushes and riding wear worn by stable workers.
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Why is Epona named Epona?

Article. Epona was a Celtic goddess. Her name contains an allusion to the horse: in Celtic, "epos" means “horse” and the suffix “-ona” affixed simply means “on”. Epona is the patron goddess of mares and foals.
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How is Zelda's horse still alive?

Survival of Zelda's White Horse

Another possibility is the Royal White Horses possesses a naturally long lifespan allowing Zelda's original horse to out live Link's original unnamed horse and survive to the present day.
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What is Link's horse's name Botw?

Here's the video where Miyamoto calls Link's default horse "Epona."
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Why is Epona not spawning?

If Epona does not appear the first time, that means she cannot be summoned in your current area. Go to a place where wild horses can be found and try again (either revert to an earlier save file to try again immediately or wait 24 hours to attempt again).
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How many horses have Botws?

You can have store up to five horses at a Stable, and summon them from another Stable anywhere in the land.
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Where is Ganon's horse Botw?

Where To Find (Probably) Ganondorf's Giant Horse. This exceptionally large mount can be found in the Taobab Grassland west of Lake Hylia. Unique trees populate the valley of the Taobab Grassland, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild's Giant Horse can be found in a herd of its regularly sized counterparts.
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How do I get Epona without Amiibo?

Now, many players have been wondering whether or not you can find Epona in the game without having the Amiibo. Unfortunately, the definite answer is no. As you probably know, mounts can die in Zelda Botw. Your horse can take damage from enemies and it will result in death.
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Can Epona wear ancient bridle?

As with other Saddles, the Ancient Saddle cannot be equipped to Epona or the Giant Horse.
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What is Ganon's horse name?

In Majora's Mask 3D, a toy horse that resembles Ganondorf's Steed can be found on the upper floor of the ranch house at Romani Ranch. In The Legend of Zelda Chess Set, Ganondorf's Steed is referred to as Phantom.
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Who was arianrhod?

Arianrhod (Welsh pronunciation: [arˈjanr̥ɔd]) is a figure in Welsh mythology who plays her most important role in the Fourth Branch of the Mabinogi. She is the daughter of Dôn and the sister of Gwydion and Gilfaethwy; the Welsh Triads give her father as Beli Mawr.
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Who is pwyll?

Pwyll, in Celtic mythology, king of Dyfed, a beautiful land containing a magic caldron of plenty. He became a friend of Arawn, king of Annwn (the underworld), and exchanged shapes and kingdoms with him for a year and a day, thus gaining the name Pwyll Pen Annwn (“Head of Annwn”).
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Who was Macha?

Macha (Irish pronunciation: [ˈmˠaxə]) was a sovereignty goddess of ancient Ireland associated with the province of Ulster, particularly the sites of Navan Fort (Eamhain Mhacha) and Armagh (Ard Mhacha), which are named after her.
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What is Ganon's true form?

Ganon is a nickname for Ganondorf and the name given to him when he transforms into his true form, a boar-like beast. He made his debut appearance in the very first game, The Legend of Zelda, and has since been present or referred to in most subsequent titles.
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What is Zelda's last name?

Her last name is always Hyrule except for in SS, that's what makes them the Hyrule Royal Family.
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