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*The algae growing on Gor Amoto's back spouts may be a reference to the theory of [[Wikipedia:Abiogenesis|Abiogenesis]], in which life is thought to have originally been sustained on Earth. This could be an allusion to Miyamoto's influence in the conception of several Nintendo series and titles. {{HH}} states that the smoke was inspired by the practice of moxibustion.<ref>{{cite book|quote=Smoke coming out (like during moxibustion)|book= Hyrule Historia|publisher= Dark Horse Books|page=189}}</ref>
*The algae growing on Gor Amoto's back spouts may be a reference to the theory of [[Wikipedia:Abiogenesis|Abiogenesis]], in which life is thought to have originally been sustained on Earth. This could be an allusion to Miyamoto's influence in the conception of several Nintendo series and titles. {{HH}} states that the smoke was inspired by the practice of moxibustion.<ref>{{cite book|quote=Smoke coming out (like during moxibustion)|book= Hyrule Historia|publisher= Dark Horse Books|page=189}}</ref>


{{See Also|Gor Ebizo|Gor Liggs}}
==See Also==
* [[Gor Ebizo]]
* [[Gor Liggs]]


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Revision as of 15:31, 27 April 2015

Template:Character Gor Amoto is a character in Twilight Princess.

Biography

Gor Amoto is the first Goron elder found in the Goron Mines. He is physically very small and feeble-looking and uses a cane. He has vents on his back and head which can be seen to release smoke and gases. He can be found on the west side of the first level of the mines, and gives Link the first piece of the Big Key.

Etymology

Gor Amoto's name is a reference to the creator of Zelda, Shigeru Miyamoto. Similarly, Gor Amoto' Japanese name is Don Shīgeru.

Trivia

  • The algae growing on Gor Amoto's back spouts may be a reference to the theory of Abiogenesis, in which life is thought to have originally been sustained on Earth. This could be an allusion to Miyamoto's influence in the conception of several Nintendo series and titles. Hyrule Historia states that the smoke was inspired by the practice of moxibustion.[1]

See Also

References


TMC Forest Minish Artwork.png Names in Other Regions TMC Jabber Nut Sprite.png
Language Name
Japan Japanese Template:Japanese
France FrenchEU Gor Granit
Germany German Don Ziegel
Italy Italian Don Acciarino