30 Things You Didn't Know About The Legend Of Zelda

22. The Series Was Visually Inspired By Disney

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More specifically, Disney's Peter Pan had more than just a superficial influence on the aesthetic of Zelda's various characters.

Link's green garb bears more than just a passing resemblance to Pan's, and even Tinkerbell gets a nod through Navi.

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