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'''Professor Shikashi'''<ref>{{cite|Are you here to do something for me? I am Shikashi, professor of astronomy!|Professor Shikashi|MM}}</ref> is a character in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''.
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{{Term/Store|Professor Shikashi||Series, MM, MM3D}} is a recurring character in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 244 {{Exp Game|MM}}}}</ref> {{Term|Series|Professor Shikashi}} goes unnamed in {{OoT}}.


==Biography==
==Biography==
Professor Shikashi is a wise old man who spends his time in the [[Astral Observatory]], looking at the stars. He has opened his observatory and the path leading to it from [[Clock Town]] to the [[Bombers Secret Society of Justice|Bombers]], so that they may use it as their hideout.<ref name="quote1">{{cite|We Bombers have a hideout that leads to the observatory outside town.|Jim|MM}}</ref> He always has wisdom to impart, and, having been interested in astronomy since he was a child,<ref>{{cite|I have been enamored with the moon since I was a child. Now, I spend my days gazing at it from here.|Professor Shikashi|MM}}</ref> is a firm believer in the idea that one should develop one's interests while they're young.<ref name="quote2">{{cite|I always say that it is important to develop your interests while you are young!|Professor Shikashi|MM}}</ref> Professor Shikashi is also the one who informs [[Link]] about the importance of the [[Moon's Tear]].<ref>{{cite|That is one of the lunar rocks that has been blazing from the surface of the moon lately. They fall from what looks to be the moon's eye, so I call them Moon's Tears. They are rare stones, valued by many in town.|Professor Shikashi|MM}}</ref> Like so many others in Termina, Professor Shikashi also had a disruptive encounter with the [[Skull Kid]] before Link's arrival.<ref>{{cite|Your manners seem much better than those of your mischievous friend from the other day. Hrnf, hrnf, hrnf! That ill-mannered troublemaker from the other day said he'd break my instruments...|Professor Shikashi|MM}}</ref>
==={{OoT|-}}===
Professor Shikashi appears as an elderly man in {{OoT}}. He is first seen in the [[Market]], where he talks about the [[Sheikah]] when [[Link]] is a child.<ref>{{Cite|Have you heard the legend of the "Shadow Folk"? They are the Sheikah...the shadows of the Hylians. They say they swore allegiance to the King of Hyrule and guarded the Royal Family. But with the long peace, no one has seen a Sheikah around here for a long time.|Old Man|OoT}}</ref> Seven years later, he moves to [[Kakariko Village]] following the destruction of Hyrule Castle Town. He talks about the [[House of Skulltula]] and the history of the [[Lens of Truth]] when Link is an adult.<ref>{{Cite|Folks around here tell of a fabulously rich family that once lived in one of the houses in this village... But they say that the entire family was cursed due to their greed! Who knows what might happen to those who are consumed by greed...|Old Man|OoT}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|A long time ago... There was a man in this very village who had an eye they said could see the truth! Now usually, you have to train your mind's eye most strenuously to actually see the truth... But this fella, no, they say he had a different way of doing things... His house stood where the well is now...|Old Man|OoT}}</ref>


He resembles the old man located in [[Hyrule Castle Town]] during [[Link|Young Link's]] time in {{OOT}}. This old man can also be found in [[Kakariko Village]] seven years later. He talks about [[House of Skulltula]] and about the history of the [[Lens of Truth]] when Link is an adult,<ref>{{cite|Folks around here tell of a fabulously rich family that once lived in one of the houses in this village... But they say that the entire family was cursed due to their greed! Who knows what might happen to those who are consumed by greed...|Old man in Kakariko Village|OOT}}</ref><ref>{{cite|A long time ago... There was a man in this very village who had an eye they said could see the truth! Now usually, you have to train your mind's eye most strenuously to actually see the truth... But this fella, no, they say he had a different way of doing things... His house stood where the well is now...|Old Man in Kakariko Village|OoT}}</ref> and talks about the [[Sheikah]] when Link is a child.<ref>{{cite|Have you heard the legend of the "Shadow Folk"? They are the Sheikah...the shadows of the Hylians. They say they swore allegiance to the King of Hyrule and guarded the Royal Family. But with the long peace, no one has seen a Sheikah around here for a long time.|Old Man in Market|OoT}}</ref>
==={{MM|-}}===
Professor Shikashi is a wise old man who spends his time in the [[Astral Observatory]] in {{MM}}, looking at the stars. He opens his observatory and the path leading to it from [[Clock Town]] to the [[Bombers Secret Society of Justice|Bombers]], so that they may use it as their hideout.<ref>{{Cite|We Bombers have a hideout that leads to the observatory outside town.|Jim|MM}}</ref> Professor Shikashi is also the one who informs Link about the importance of the [[Moon's Tear]].<ref>{{Cite|That is one of the lunar rocks that has been blazing from the surface of the moon lately. They fall from what looks to be the moon's eye, so I call them Moon's Tears. They are rare stones, valued by many in town.|Professor Shikashi|MM}}</ref> Like many others in [[Termina]], Professor Shikashi also had a disruptive encounter with the [[Skull Kid]] before Link's arrival.<ref>{{Cite|Your manners seem much better than those of your mischievous friend from the other day. Hrnf, hrnf, hrnf! That ill-mannered troublemaker from the other day said he'd break my instruments...|Professor Shikashi|MM}}</ref> He is also very concerned about the [[Moon (Object)|Moon]]'s slow descent to Termina.<ref>{{Cite|But lately, there is something quite strange with the moon. Strange, indeed... It seems as though the moon is being pulled down by something and is slowly drawing closer.|Professor Shikashi|MM}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 05:41, 7 June 2023

Professor Shikashi is a recurring character in The Legend of Zelda series.[1] Professor Shikashi goes unnamed in Ocarina of Time.

Biography

Ocarina of Time

Professor Shikashi appears as an elderly man in Ocarina of Time. He is first seen in the Market, where he talks about the Sheikah when Link is a child.[2] Seven years later, he moves to Kakariko Village following the destruction of Hyrule Castle Town. He talks about the House of Skulltula and the history of the Lens of Truth when Link is an adult.[3][4]

Majora's Mask

Professor Shikashi is a wise old man who spends his time in the Astral Observatory in Majora's Mask, looking at the stars. He opens his observatory and the path leading to it from Clock Town to the Bombers, so that they may use it as their hideout.[5] Professor Shikashi is also the one who informs Link about the importance of the Moon's Tear.[6] Like many others in Termina, Professor Shikashi also had a disruptive encounter with the Skull Kid before Link's arrival.[7] He is also very concerned about the Moon's slow descent to Termina.[8]

Nomenclature

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LanguageNamesMeanings
The French Republic
FrenchEU
Shikashi (MM3D)[11] 
The Italian Republic
Italian
  • Shikashi l'astronomo (MM)[9]
  • Astronomo (MM3D)[10]
  • Shikashi the astronomer
  • Astronomer
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References

  1. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 244 (MM)
  2. ↑ "Have you heard the legend of the "Shadow Folk"? They are the Sheikah...the shadows of the Hylians. They say they swore allegiance to the King of Hyrule and guarded the Royal Family. But with the long peace, no one has seen a Sheikah around here for a long time." — Old Man (Ocarina of Time)
  3. ↑ "Folks around here tell of a fabulously rich family that once lived in one of the houses in this village... But they say that the entire family was cursed due to their greed! Who knows what might happen to those who are consumed by greed..." — Old Man (Ocarina of Time)
  4. ↑ "A long time ago... There was a man in this very village who had an eye they said could see the truth! Now usually, you have to train your mind's eye most strenuously to actually see the truth... But this fella, no, they say he had a different way of doing things... His house stood where the well is now..." — Old Man (Ocarina of Time)
  5. ↑ "We Bombers have a hideout that leads to the observatory outside town." — Jim (Majora's Mask)
  6. ↑ "That is one of the lunar rocks that has been blazing from the surface of the moon lately. They fall from what looks to be the moon's eye, so I call them Moon's Tears. They are rare stones, valued by many in town." — Professor Shikashi (Majora's Mask)
  7. ↑ "Your manners seem much better than those of your mischievous friend from the other day. Hrnf, hrnf, hrnf! That ill-mannered troublemaker from the other day said he'd break my instruments..." — Professor Shikashi (Majora's Mask)
  8. ↑ "But lately, there is something quite strange with the moon. Strange, indeed... It seems as though the moon is being pulled down by something and is slowly drawing closer." — Professor Shikashi (Majora's Mask)
  9. ↑ Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 244
  10. ↑ "Come mai l'astronomo conosce Skull Kid?" — Tatl (Majora's Mask 3D, Italian localization)
  11. ↑ Encyclopedia, Les Éditions Soleil, pg. 244
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