Appearances
Epona is Link's horse, and is mainly used as a means for transportation. She first appears in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time as a filly at the Lon Lon Ranch, personally handled by a young girl named Malon. She teaches Link a song that attracts Epona and serves as a device for summoning, called "Epona's Song". Malon explains to Link that Epona is shy towards most, but has taken a liking to Link after he learns the song. When Link is transported seven years into the future, Epona is a full grown mare and can be ridden, but will only come to the player of her song.
Epona appears again in her young form in The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, as she goes along with Link on his journey, only to be kidnapped by a creature called Skull Kid. She is later recovered by Link at Romani Ranch. Link appears riding an unnamed horse, baring resemblance to Epona, in the introductions for both The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages. She again appears in a minor role as a non-playable character in The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap along with her owner Malon. Most recently, she appears in The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, and is owned by Link in the outset, unlike previous titles in the series. In both The Minish Cap and Twilight Princess Epona is able to communicate with Link under certain circumstances. In Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask Link has the ability to shoot his bow while riding horseback, Twilight Princess has an expanded weapon use, a pivotal device in the final battle.
Epona's song appears in Super Smash Bros. Brawl as a part of the "Ocarina of Time Medley". She also appears in Brawl as a sticker, along with Link.
Since her inception, Epona has been a part of multiple merchandise promotions, such as commercials and figurines, usually accompanied by Link.
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