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The Skyloftians appear to live a peaceful life, but their interactions with other sky beings is unclear, and they do seem to have a [[Knight Academy]]. These Knights complete various missions and tasks, so it may be that Skyloft has heavy involvement with the world that surrounds them, and they may be capable of defending themselves. | The Skyloftians appear to live a peaceful life, but their interactions with other sky beings is unclear, and they do seem to have a [[Knight Academy]]. These Knights complete various missions and tasks, so it may be that Skyloft has heavy involvement with the world that surrounds them, and they may be capable of defending themselves. | ||
The religion of most Skyloftians is worship of [[Hylia]]. A [[Statue of the Goddess|a giant statue of "the Goddess"]] dominates one of the landmasses of Skyloft. | |||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
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Almost all Skyloftians are named after birds{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia|Hyrule Historia]]'', pg. 23|At the beginning it was decided that all residents of Skyloft would be modeled after birds.|Designer Hirono}}: | Almost all Skyloftians are named after birds{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia|Hyrule Historia]]'', pg. 23|At the beginning it was decided that all residents of Skyloft would be modeled after birds.|Designer Hirono}}: | ||
* [[Mallara]] is derived from mallard, a wild duck. | * [[Mallara]] is derived from mallard, a wild duck. | ||
* [[Pipit]] is derived from the pipit bird. | * [[Pipit]] is derived from the pipit bird. | ||
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* [[Groose]] is named after the grouse bird, or goose. | * [[Groose]] is named after the grouse bird, or goose. | ||
* [[Eagus]] is named after an eagle. | * [[Eagus]] is named after an eagle. | ||
* [[Gondo]] is actually 'eagle' in a | * [[Gondo]] is actually 'eagle' in Shona, a language of Zimbabwe. | ||
* [[Rupin]] is a mix of three words: Robin, (A bird) Rubin, and [[Rupee]]. | * [[Rupin]] is a mix of three words: Robin, (A bird) Rubin, and [[Rupee]]. | ||
* [[Peatrice]] is a mix of Beatrice and peacock. | * [[Peatrice]] is a mix of Beatrice and peacock. | ||
* [[Peater]] is a mix of Peter and peacock. | * [[Peater]] is a mix of Peter and peacock. | ||
* [[Luv]] and [[Bertie]] are both derived from lovebird. | * [[Luv]] and [[Bertie]] are both derived from lovebird. | ||
* [[Sparrot]] could be derived from a sparrow | * [[Sparrot]] could be derived from a sparrow and parrot, or tarot cards. | ||
* [[Orielle]] is named after an oriole. | * [[Orielle]] is named after an oriole. | ||
* [[Parrow]] is derived from sparrow. | * [[Parrow]] is derived from sparrow. | ||
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* [[Jakamar]] is derived from the jacamar bird. | * [[Jakamar]] is derived from the jacamar bird. | ||
* [[Kukiel]] is named after a cockatiel. | * [[Kukiel]] is named after a cockatiel. | ||
* [[ | * [[Albat]] is named after an albatross. | ||
* [[Hauk]] is named after a hawk. | |||
* [[Phoeni]], the ghostly hand in the [[restroom]], named after the phoenix. This would link to her being a ghost, as she died but then (after a fashion) rose from death. | |||
===Other Names=== | ===Other Names=== | ||
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* [[Batreaux]], who has bat wings and the word 'bat' in his name, is likely derived from a bat. | * [[Batreaux]], who has bat wings and the word 'bat' in his name, is likely derived from a bat. | ||
* Finally, [[Pumm]] and [[Kina]], who work at the [[Lumpy Pumpkin]], are actually derived from pumpkin; not a bird. | * Finally, [[Pumm]] and [[Kina]], who work at the [[Lumpy Pumpkin]], are actually derived from pumpkin; not a bird. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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{{Cat|Nationalities}} | {{Cat|Nationalities}} | ||