Ballad of the Goddess

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"Ballad of the Goddess"
Game(s)	Skyward Sword
Instrument(s)	Goddess's Harp
Learned in	Sealed Temple
Song

The "Ballad of the Goddess" is a song featured in Skyward Sword. The melody and lyrics of this song have been passed down for generations in Skyloft.^[1] The ballad is heard many times throughout the game, but is notably sung by Zelda on the day of the Wing Ceremony.^[2]

Link learns the song from the old woman in the Sealed Temple after obtaining the Goddess's Harp. The woman tells him that the lyrics of the song can be used to locate the Sacred Flames, which Link must find to strengthen his blade.^[3] Link can learn the lyrics from Gaepora, which reveal that the two large windmills in Skyloft must face the Light Tower. Once that is done, Link must play the Ballad on top of the tower to reveal a path into Thunderhead.

Lyrics

Oh youth, guided by the servant of the goddess, unite earth and sky, and bring light to the land.

Oh youth, show the two whirling sails the way to the Light Tower...and before you a path shall open, and a heavenly song you shall hear.

Trivia

• The Ballad can be heard by reversing the notes of Zelda's Lullaby.

References

1. ↑ "You learned the Ballad of the Goddess! It's a mysterious melody that has been passed down from ancient times." — N/A (Skyward Sword)
2. ↑ "The “Ballad of the Goddess." Based on my projections, this is likely the song Zelda sang on the day of the Wing Ceremony." — Fi (Skyward Sword)
3. ↑ "Clues to finding the sacred flames have been woven into the lyrics of a song precious to your people, the Ballad of the Goddess. These clues are your best hope of finding your way to the flames." — Old woman (Skyward Sword)

Names in Other Regions
Language		Name
Japanese		女神の詩 (Megami no Uta)
Spanish		Balada de la Diosa
		Cántico de la Diosa
French		Chant de la Déesse
German		Hymne der Göttin
Italian		Melodia della Dea