Gerudo

The Gerudo are a fictional desert-dwelling race in The Legend of Zelda series by Nintendo. They are primarily associated with the Gerudo Desert in western Hyrule, though their influence and settlements appear in multiple games. The group was introduced in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

Most Gerudo are women; a male Gerudo is rare, typically born once per generation or century and often rises to lead the tribe. Ganondorf is the most famous male Gerudo, serving as the series' antagonist in several games.

Culture and society: The Gerudo are typically described as a warrior people with a distinct desert culture. Their society tends to be matriarchal, with women holding political and military leadership. Men are scarce and frequently live apart from Gerudo towns or are exiled.

Geography and settlements: The principal Gerudo settlement is Gerudo Town in Breath of the Wild, a female-only community in the Gerudo Desert; historical centers appear in Gerudo Fortress in Ocarina of Time. They are known for arid-adapted architecture and red desert attire.

Language: The Gerudo have their own language and script, heard in dialogue and inscriptions in games; it is often treated as a distinct language, sometimes described as related to Hylian.

Notable figures: Ganondorf, the archetypal male Gerudo in Ocarina of Time; Urbosa, a Gerudo champion in Breath of the Wild; and Riju, a Gerudo chief in later installments.