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The Light World, or the World of Light, was created by the Golden Goddesses Din, Farore, and Nayru as a parallel dimension to the Sacred Realm. Its landscape is often similar to other parallel dimensions such as the Dark World, however the Light World is often "lighter" and more peaceful than these other lands.  
The '''Light World''', or '''World of Light''', is the setting of the vast majority of the ''Zelda'' series, first refered to by this name in {{ALTTP}}. Though this term is most often used to refer to the kingdom of [[Hyrule]], it also includes countries such as [[Labrynna]], [[Holodrum]], the regions in [[The Sky]], and, hypothetically, [[Termina]].


The term "Light World" is used to describe all lands opposite of the [[Dark World]], [[Twilight Realm]], and [[Silent Realm]]s. The name "Light World" applies to lands such as [[Hyrule]], [[Holodrum]], [[Labrynna]], and [[Skyloft]]. As its name suggests, it is a land that is covered in light and beauty, as opposed to the Dark World, which is cloaked in shadow, or [[Twilight Realm]], which is bathed in the light of eternal twilight.  The Light World's name was created in {{ALTTP}} as an obvious opposite to the [[Dark World]].
The Light World was created by the [[Golden Goddesses]] [[Din (Goddess)|Din]], [[Nayru (Goddess)|Nayru]], and [[Farore (Goddess)|Farore]], and was apparently created in tandem with a parallel dimension known as the [[Sacred Realm]]. These three goddesses then shaped the world, set down the laws required to keep it going, and produced the life forms who would inhabit it. As its name suggests, it is a land that is covered in light; in {{TP}}, it is revealed that this light is at least partially derived from the blessing of four [[Spirits of Light|spirits]] that live in and protect Hyrule. This is the most notable difference between the Light World and places such as the [[Twilight Realm]] (which is covered in a perpetual veil of [[Twilight]], hence its name) and the [[Dark World]] (which corrupts nearly all those who enter it without [[Moon Pearl#A Link to the Past|protection]]).


The Light World is often populated by several peaceful races, such as [[Goron]]s, [[Zora]]s, [[Deku]] and other various tribes. They often live under the rule of the [[Royal Family of Hyrule]], though many races have adopted smaller forms of communal government.
The Light World is populated by several peaceful races, such as [[Goron]]s, [[Zora]]s, [[Deku]] and the other various tribes, and is made up of multiple continents and regions, though Hyrule more often than not serves as the focal point of the realm.
 
Even though the Light World is visited or at least mentioned more than once in each game, the phrase "Light World" is seldom used as there is not always a parallel world to Hyrule, therefore making it unnecessary to call Hyrule the "Light World".  
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Not to be confused with the Sacred Realm or Temple of Light.

Template:Place The Light World,[1] or World of Light,[2] is a location present in all Zelda games.

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The Light World, or World of Light, is the setting of the vast majority of the Zelda series, first refered to by this name in Template:ALTTP. Though this term is most often used to refer to the kingdom of Hyrule, it also includes countries such as Labrynna, Holodrum, the regions in The Sky, and, hypothetically, Termina.

The Light World was created by the Golden Goddesses Din, Nayru, and Farore, and was apparently created in tandem with a parallel dimension known as the Sacred Realm. These three goddesses then shaped the world, set down the laws required to keep it going, and produced the life forms who would inhabit it. As its name suggests, it is a land that is covered in light; in Twilight Princess, it is revealed that this light is at least partially derived from the blessing of four spirits that live in and protect Hyrule. This is the most notable difference between the Light World and places such as the Twilight Realm (which is covered in a perpetual veil of Twilight, hence its name) and the Dark World (which corrupts nearly all those who enter it without protection).

The Light World is populated by several peaceful races, such as Gorons, Zoras, Deku and the other various tribes, and is made up of multiple continents and regions, though Hyrule more often than not serves as the focal point of the realm.

References

  1. "In order to save this half of the world, the Light World, you must win back the Golden Power." — Sahasrahla (A Link to the Past)
  2. "Eventually, most came to call it the Twilight Realm, and from it, none could return to the world of light..." — Midna (Twilight Princess)