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A popular topic in both the ''Legend of Zelda'' and ''Super Smash Bros.'' fan communities is the gender of Sheik. Many say that Sheik is a female as she is merely a disguise of Zelda, but | A popular topic in both the ''Legend of Zelda'' and ''Super Smash Bros.'' fan communities is the gender of Sheik. Many say that Sheik is a female as she is merely a disguise of Zelda, but others have suggested that her masculine qualities are due to an actual gender change Zelda undergoes while transforming into Sheik, explaining the gender alteration as an effect of magic. | ||
The issue originates from ''Ocarina of Time''; in the game, Link encounters Princess Ruto in the Water Temple. She asks Link to thank Sheik for saving her, referring to Sheik as "a young man named Sheik..." In addition, the non-canon manga for ''Ocarina of Time'' suggests that Zelda uses the Triforce of Wisdom to actually become male while disguised as Sheik. Zelda herself apologizes for "meeting Link in disguise", though what she means is very open to interpretation. Additionally, some argue that the Sheik "character" is male, much like some real-life cross dressers adopt opposite-gendered stage personas. | The issue originates from ''Ocarina of Time''; in the game, Link encounters Princess Ruto in the Water Temple. She asks Link to thank Sheik for saving her, referring to Sheik as "a young man named Sheik..." In addition, the non-canon manga for ''Ocarina of Time'' suggests that Zelda uses the Triforce of Wisdom to actually become male while disguised as Sheik. Zelda herself apologizes for "meeting Link in disguise", though what she means is very open to interpretation. Additionally, some argue that the Sheik "character" is male, much like some real-life cross dressers adopt opposite-gendered stage personas. | ||