Theory: Groose is the First Gerudo

For those of you that do not know, there is a widely accepted theory surrounded by much controversy that states Groose from

Skyward Sword is the first Gerudo. Whenever I saw this theory I never bothered looking into it, thinking it was just a few fans making connections that weren’t there. However, it has stayed in my subconscious ever since and has lately piqued my interest. Bear with me as I delve into the mystery surrounding our favorite pompadoured pal.

(Skyward Sword Spoilers WARNING)

First off, let’s take a close look at Groose’s physical appearance. He is sporting his trademark flaming red hair, big creepy yellow eyes, and pale lips. These are common Gerudo features. If Groose were the first Gerudo, it would make sense that his descendants would have Groose’s dominant genes passed down to them.

In the ending credits of Skyward Sword, Groose can be seen flying to the Lanayru Desert on a Loftwing. There is a small bit of significance in this detail. The Gerudo Desert is actually Modern Day Lanayru Desert. We know this because of the presence of the Gerudo Dragonfly in Lanayru Desert.

I can already hear you typing away in those comments. “But wait Mr. Writer, how is the dragonfly named the Gerudo Dragonfly if the Gerudo Tribe doesn’t even exist yet?” The answer is simple. How do you suppose the Gerudo got their name? The Gerudo race is named after this very dragonfly. Think about it. I don’t think Groose would just make up the name “Gerudo”, he would probably name his tribe after a native creature in the area. This stays true to real life culture, as many African tribes are named after animals or insects.

If this theory is true, then Groose, the one who aids Link in his quest to vanquish the evil in the world, is the first Gerudo in a line that will give birth to Ganondorf. Man, I love Zelda lore.