Quote Originally Posted by King Aquamentus View Post
The Zelda from the original NES game was not a true Zelda. She bore the name by law only, and kept the Triforce of Wisdom but could not wield it. Even she could see the danger in letting Ganon get it though, as he *could* wield it (and Link too presumably - Spells,anyone?) So she broke it apart. There couldn't be a new "true" Zelda because technically, she's still alive up in the North Palace. That's why Impa flips her shit when Link shows her his crest.
Interesting. I've never thought of it like that, but I suppose you're right.