Why are all Gerudo female?

Due to a unique biological quirk, the race consists almost solely of females. A single male Gerudo is born into the tribe every hundred years. This male is destined by Gerudo law to become their king. Ganondorf is the only Gerudo male to have appeared in the series.
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How do the Gerudo reproduce?

In order for the Gerudo race to continue to exist, Gerudo genes must remain dominant during the 100 year time period between the birth of Gerudo males. Since Gerudo reproduce by pairing with Hylian males, their offspring are heterozygous, with dominant Gerudo genes.
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Why do the Gerudo not allow males?

The real reason men aren't allowed in gerudo town (And how it could be changed) It's actually said at one point that the Gerudo don't have any actual disdain towards men, it's just that they encourage the young Gerudo to travel for a husband, rather than stay in the town and wait for one to arrive.
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Can Gerudo have male children?

It is probably some sort of magic curse but Female Gerudo only gave Birth to female Gerudo children with one male once all 100 years.
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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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Why are there no Male Gerudo? - Zelda Theory



How do Gorons reproduce?

The first (one I personally thought of) is that they are born directly from magma and are subsequently adopted by another Goron. The second (one I've heard on this sub) is that they reproduce asexually, with the rocks on their back bulging and splitting off into a new, baby Goron.
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Why can male Gorons get into Gerudo Town?

He also comments that Gerudo Town truly is full of women and that it smells nice there. Lyndae wonders why he was allowed into the Town when men are not allowed inside. This implies that the Gorons are all male race as no notable female members have appeared and they all refer to each other as brother.
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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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Did groose start the Gerudo?

But Zelda Theorist, GameOver Jesse recently published a video showing evidence that Groose is actually the first Gerudo, and that Ganondorf is his direct descendant.
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How old do Gerudo live?

Although Koume and Kotake in Ocarina of Time are 380-400 years old, this is not a normal Gerudo lifespan and the witches have extended their lives with their magic. Gerudo age faster than Hylians, with Riju in Breath of the Wild having a mature air about her despite only being 12 years old.
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Is Vilia a male Gerudo?

Vilia, on top of the Kara Kara Bazaar who you talk with to get the Gerudo Vai clothes. She is only ever referenced as female and gets mad when you call her a man. However she has very masculine feature hinting she is a man by the game.
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Is Urbosa short for a Gerudo?

Urbosa is a Gerudo Champion who pilots the Divine Beast Vah Naboris. She is capable of manipulating lightning using her technique, Urbosa's Fury. Urbosa battled with the Scimitar of the Seven and the Daybreaker shield.
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Is Gerudo a human?

Human can describe all of Hylian, Gerudo, and Sheikah. Also, anything that looks human and has rounded ears is considered human, but there are different names.
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Are the Gerudo evil?

The gerudo aren't necessarily evil, so it's not like they plan for his birth. Do they just accept it and keep him around when he's born, knowing that he'll eventually turn evil? I've got a lot of questions. Anyone got any answers?
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What do the Gerudo eat?

Calyban is a Gerudo who can first be found eating Hydromelons on top of the walls of Gerudo Town.
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Are Gorons asexual?

Are Gorons an asexual race? It's clear that they reproduce, but they seem to be a patriarchal, all-male society. Gorons have been seen using "brother" as an honorific, regardless of gender.
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How is ganondorf a Gerudo?

In Ocarina of Time, it is explained that Ganondorf was born a powerful Gerudo sorcerer, the sworn enemy of the human races of Hyrule. The Gerudo twin witches Koume and Kotake, were his surrogate mothers. The Gerudo are a race of virtually all-female warriors and thieves, to whom only one male is born every century.
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Is Teba related to Revali?

Teba is the current Rito Warrior that protects Rito Village in Revali's place. His wife, Saki, and his son Tulin are found in Rito Village. He is Harth's childhood friend.
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What happens if you take off your disguise in Gerudo Town?

The Gerudo soldiers will throw Link out if he removes any piece of his Gerudo outfit, Thunder Helm, Sand Boots or Snow Boots, or if Link attempts to enter by scaling the walls. A Treasure Chest containing a Silver Rupee can be found near Fashion Passion.
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Can you wear the Thunder helm in Gerudo Town?

After completing the Divine Beast Vah Naboris quest, speak to her again to start the Side Quest: The Thunder Helm. This will require you to complete all Side Quests in Gerudo Town to win the trust of Riju so you can use the helm.
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Are Gorons made of rock?

Gorons are rock-like creatures that made their first appearance in Ocarina of Time. They are brown/gold mountain-dwelling creatures that are made out of rock and feed on rock. They haven't changed much throughout the series and appear to be the same mountain-dwelling race throughout all titles.
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What is the lifespan of a Goron?

Zeldapedia: Due to the appearance of five different generations of Graceful Gorons over the course of 400 years in The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages, it can be estimated that the average reproductive age of Gorons is around 80 years.
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What happened to the Gorons?

In present day, the Goron Elder became trapped under some fallen rocks and could not get out. The other Gorons had tried to break away the rocks, but even with their Goron strength, they could not break them. Only a Bomb Flower would be powerful enough to destroy the rocks, which had not been seen in years.
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How tall are Gorons?

Gorons are easily the tallest beings in Hyrule, so that puts Daruk at a whopping 7'2, towering over the other Champions. And considering Link's modern ally, Yunobo, is a descendant of Daruk, the Goron Champion was probably middle-aged, around 50 or so.
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