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{{Name|Sahasrahla's Wife}} is an old woman in {{ALttP}}. She lives with [[Sahasrahla]] in [[Kakariko Village]].
'''Sahasrahla's House''' is the abode of the elder [[Sahasrahla]], although he is never actually found within it during the events of {{ALttP}}. It is found in [[Kakariko Village]], just south of the [[Lost Woods]] and the [[Fortune Teller]].


==Biography==
The first time [[Link]] heads out to the village in search for Sahasrahla, he meets an unnamed [[old woman]] staying at his house. She tells Link about the [[Hylian|Hylia]] and the treasure they hid throughout [[Hyrule]], the [[Master Sword]], and also tells him to keep searching the village for [[Sahasrahla's Grandson|someone]] who knows Sahasrahla's whereabouts. Later on, she compliments Link on his appearance and requests him to save Hyrule from [[Agahnim]].
The first time [[Link]] heads out to the village in search for Sahasrahla, he finds this old woman staying at his house. She tells Link about the [[Hylian|Hylia]] and the treasure they hid throughout [[Hyrule]], the [[Master Sword]], and also tells him to keep searching the village for [[Sahasrahla's Grandson|someone]] who knows Sahasrahla's whereabouts. Later on, she compliments Link on his appearance and requests him to save Hyrule from [[Agahnim]].
 
The old woman is often speculated to be the wife of Sahasrahla, but her relation to him is never stated. It is possible she is simply the new town elder after he left. At the end of the game, she is seen welcoming him home along with the [[Sahasrahla's Grandson|boy]] who knew his whereabouts.
 
In the [[Dark World]], the second floor of the [[Thieves' Town]] dungeon takes the place of Sahasrahla's House. It is the only part of the dungeon to have windows and sunlight.  


==Other Appearances==
==Other Appearances==
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===''A Link to the Past'' comic===
===''A Link to the Past'' comic===
[[File:Sahasrahla's Wife.png|thumb|right||150px|Sahasrahla's wife in the ''A Link to the Past'' comic]]
[[File:Sahasrahla's Wife.png|thumb|right||150px|Sahasrahla's wife in the ''A Link to the Past'' comic]]
In  the [[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (Comic)|''A Link to the  Past'' comic]], Sahasrahla's wife is under the care of one of [[Sahasrahla's Friend|Sahasrahla's friends]] since the old man has departed for the [[Eastern Palace]]. She is first introduced when Link  heads out to Kakariko Village to find [[Sahasrahla]] and learn how to  obtain the [[Master Sword]]. Link finds Sahasrahla's house in [[Kakariko Village]] in the care of his wife,  but she tells him that Sahasrahla left when he found out that Agahnim  was responsible for the missing maidens and does not know where he has  gone to.<ref>{{cite book|quote=Well,   young man, when the maidens began to disappear, the rumors began to   fly. When Sahasrahla heard that the wizard might be responsible, he   said, 'so it has begun...' and disappeared himself! [...] I'm sorry,  but  you know wise men like him... They often wander off without notice, in search of enlightenment. If you ask in the village, someone may  know  where he is... If I may ask, why are you looking for him?|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=5}}</ref>   When Link tells her that he is looking for the Master Sword, the old   woman tells him the legend of the sacred blade, of its creation, and its location.<ref>{{cite book|quote=Master   Sword?! I've heard of that legend... The ancient scrolls tell of a  prosperous people who once inhabited this land... They created many   powerful weapons and hid them throughout Hyrule. The Master Sword was   their ultimate treasure... Its blade was specially tempered to resist   evil power, or so I've heard... Now, it is sleeping deep in the forest   known as the Lost Woods!|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=6}}</ref>  
In  the [[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (Comic)|''A Link to the  Past'' comic]], Link's visit to Sahasrahla's House is very similar to what happens in the game. The old woman, referred to here specifically as Sahasrahla's wife, is under the care of one of [[Sahasrahla's Friend|Sahasrahla's friends]] since the old man has departed for the [[Eastern Palace]]. He meets her when first visiting the village and learns about his depart from the town.<ref>{{cite book|quote=Well, young man, when the maidens began to disappear, the rumors began to fly. When Sahasrahla heard that the wizard might be responsible, he said, 'so it has begun...' and disappeared himself! [...] I'm sorry,  but  you know wise men like him... They often wander off without notice, in search of enlightenment. If you ask in the village, someone may  know  where he is... If I may ask, why are you looking for him?|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=5}}</ref> When Link tells her that he is looking for the Master Sword, the old woman tells him the legend of the sacred blade, of its creation, and its location.<ref>{{cite book|quote=Master Sword?! I've heard of that legend... The ancient scrolls tell of a  prosperous people who once inhabited this land... They created many powerful weapons and hid them throughout Hyrule. The Master Sword was their ultimate treasure... Its blade was specially tempered to resist evil power, or so I've heard... Now, it is sleeping deep in the forest known as the Lost Woods!|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=6}}</ref>  


When Link is about to head to the [[Desert of Mystery]], Sahasrahla's wife warns Link  that traveling through the desert will not be easy since the "fierce winds and shifting sand" have bested even the most capable adventurers, which leads Link to use a glider found by Sahasrahla's friend instead.<ref>{{cite book|quote=I   should warn you that travelling in the desert is no simple matter! The   fierce winds and shifting sands have buried more able adventurers than   you!|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=7}}</ref> Sahasrahla's wife is last seen in Chapter 5, where she helps build a giant air balloon for Link so that he will be able to land atop [[Hyrule  Castle]] and confront [[Agahnim]].
When Link is about to head to the [[Desert of Mystery]], Link returns to Sahasrahla's House where his wife warns Link  that traveling through the desert will not be easy since the "fierce winds and shifting sand" have bested even the most capable adventurers, which leads Link to use a glider found by Sahasrahla's friend instead.<ref>{{cite book|quote=I should warn you that traveling in the desert is no simple matter! The fierce winds and shifting sands have buried more able adventurers than you!|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=7}}</ref> Sahasrahla's wife is last seen in Chapter 5, where she helps build a giant air balloon for Link so that he will be able to land atop [[Hyrule  Castle]] and confront [[Agahnim]].


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:OldWoman.png|Sahasrahla's wife in ''A Link to the Past''
File:OldWoman.png|The old woman in ''A Link to the Past''
File:OldWomanInS.png|Sahasrahla's wife in ''[[BS The Legend of Zelda: Inishie no Sekiban|Inishie no Sekiban]]''
File:OldWomanInS.png|The old woman in ''[[BS The Legend of Zelda: Inishie no Sekiban|Inishie no Sekiban]]''
File:Ows-01.png|Link's 1st meeting with the Old Woman in Sahasrahla's house
File:Ows-10.png|Link's 2nd meeting with the old woman in Sahasrahla's House
File:Ows-10.png|Link's 2nd meeting with the Old Woman in Sahasrahla's house
</gallery>
</gallery>


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[[Category:Places in A Link to the Past]]
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[[Category:Kakariko Villagers]]

Revision as of 20:05, 30 November 2012

Template:Place Sahasrahla's House is the abode of the elder Sahasrahla, although he is never actually found within it during the events of A Link to the Past. It is found in Kakariko Village, just south of the Lost Woods and the Fortune Teller.

The first time Link heads out to the village in search for Sahasrahla, he meets an unnamed old woman staying at his house. She tells Link about the Hylia and the treasure they hid throughout Hyrule, the Master Sword, and also tells him to keep searching the village for someone who knows Sahasrahla's whereabouts. Later on, she compliments Link on his appearance and requests him to save Hyrule from Agahnim.

The old woman is often speculated to be the wife of Sahasrahla, but her relation to him is never stated. It is possible she is simply the new town elder after he left. At the end of the game, she is seen welcoming him home along with the boy who knew his whereabouts.

In the Dark World, the second floor of the Thieves' Town dungeon takes the place of Sahasrahla's House. It is the only part of the dungeon to have windows and sunlight.

Other Appearances

A Link to the Past comic

Sahasrahla's wife in the A Link to the Past comic

In the A Link to the Past comic, Link's visit to Sahasrahla's House is very similar to what happens in the game. The old woman, referred to here specifically as Sahasrahla's wife, is under the care of one of Sahasrahla's friends since the old man has departed for the Eastern Palace. He meets her when first visiting the village and learns about his depart from the town.[1] When Link tells her that he is looking for the Master Sword, the old woman tells him the legend of the sacred blade, of its creation, and its location.[2]

When Link is about to head to the Desert of Mystery, Link returns to Sahasrahla's House where his wife warns Link that traveling through the desert will not be easy since the "fierce winds and shifting sand" have bested even the most capable adventurers, which leads Link to use a glider found by Sahasrahla's friend instead.[3] Sahasrahla's wife is last seen in Chapter 5, where she helps build a giant air balloon for Link so that he will be able to land atop Hyrule Castle and confront Agahnim.

Gallery

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