Nayru

Nayru is a fictional deity in Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda series, revered as the goddess of wisdom. Along with Din and Farore, she is one of the three Golden Goddesses who, in the lore of Hyrule, shaped the world and left the Triforce, a sacred relic representing their realms: Power, Wisdom, and Courage. Nayru's influence is primarily associated with wisdom, law, and order, and the Triforce of Wisdom is often entrusted to sages or heroes to guide the realm.

In the games, Nayru is depicted as a serene, blue-hued goddess or as a symbol on sacred artifacts. Her color and emblem are linked to water and intellect in many depictions. The goddess is invoked through temples and relics, and in some titles players encounter spells or blessings named after her, such as Nayru's Love in the Oracle of Ages/Seasons games, which protects or aids Link.

Within the lore, Nayru's role is to bestow wisdom and guidance, emphasizing knowledge over brute force. The exact portrayal of Nayru has varied across games, but she consistently embodies wisdom and the guardian of the Triforce of Wisdom. References to Nayru appear across the Zelda canon, underscoring a recurring theme of knowledge, foresight, and the governance of sacred law within the series' mythos.