Why is Ganon Evil?

[razorrozar7]

So I just started playing Ocarina of Time again, because it's an incredible game. But it made me think this time, and ask myself this question.

Zelda is the rightful holder of the Triforce of Wisdom, Link is the rightful holder of the Triforce of Courage, and Ganon is the rightful holder of the Triforce of Power. But according to official sources, Ganon was evil from the beginning. So, why exactly is the holder of a third of the most powerful artifact of goodness... not good?

I'd like to hear other input on this, so I brought it here.

[Brennan]

His hunger for power? Can't think of anything else.

[TheGlassesGirl]

One story Nintendo came up with is that whoever touched the Triforce gained the piece that best represented the wish they had in their heart, no matter if their wish was for good or evil. Ganon must have gained Power for his wish of power. -serious nod-

[razorrozar7]

You'd think, though, that the Goddesses would have been smart enough to plan for the possibility of an evil person reaching the Triforce.

[NorthernChaosGod]

One story Nintendo came up with is that whoever touched the Triforce gained the piece that best represented the wish they had in their heart, no matter if their wish was for good or evil. Ganon must have gained Power for his wish of power. -serious nod-

This.

You'd think, though, that the Goddesses would have been smart enough to plan for the possibility of an evil person reaching the Triforce.

Link was duped.

[qwertysaur]

The Goddesses and the Triforce are neutral. Remember in ALttP Ganon already has the power of the Triforce and used it to turn the sacred realm into the dark world.

[TheGlassesGirl]

You'd think, though, that the Goddesses would have been smart enough to plan for the possibility of an evil person reaching the Triforce.

Well, that was actually intended: The Goddesses want the good to outweigh the evil in some way, like Link and Zelda being good, but Ganon is evil. The only reason I can think for that to be is to prove the powers the Triforce actually holds.

I'm sorry, I'm a huge Zelda nerd. ; w;

[razorrozar7]

EDIT: As your avatar shows.

If the Goddesses are neutral, why did they flood the adult Link timeline's Hyrule to stop Ganon?

ALttP takes place chronologically after OoT/MM, I think. Discussion on that here.

FURTHER EDIT: Naomi, do you have a link to the source? I don't doubt you, but I'd like to read that.

[TheGlassesGirl]

EDIT: As your avatar shows.

If the Goddesses are neutral, why did they flood the adult Link timeline's Hyrule to stop Ganon?

ALttP takes place chronologically after OoT/MM, I think. Discussion on that here.

FURTHER EDIT: Naomi, do you have a link to the source? I don't doubt you, but I'd like to read that.

Triforce - Zelda Wiki.org

My explanation isn't exact. This article explains it way better than I did.

EDIT: I showed scan my Zelda timeline theory to show everyone. It's pretty beast.

[G13]

I

think

that

the last time Link gave gave Ganon a wedgie he was wearing his chainmail undies and that's what really pushed him to the Dark Side of the Triforce.

[razorrozar7]

Guardian, you're fired.

[TheGlassesGirl]

Guardian, you're fired.

Yeah, what he said.

[G13]

My only regret is that I have boneitis.

[NorthernChaosGod]

Guardian, you're fired.

Yeah, what he said.

Shush! Both of you.

Eric, you bloody genius. xD

[razorrozar7]

You got fired when Guardian did, NCG. :expee: