One race the game doesn't explicitly reference, though, is the Gerudo. But Zelda Theorist, GameOver Jesse recently published a video showing evidence that Groose is actually the first Gerudo, and that Ganondorf is his direct descendant.
Is Ganondorf a Groose?
Groose's red hair, dark skin, and bright yellow eyes all resemble the Gerudo we see in Ocarina of Time and Breath of the Wild. This could mean that Ganondorf was a descendant of Groose, as well as both of them being one of the only male Gerudo to be born every 100 years.What happened to Groose?
When Link goes to defeat Demise once and for all, and reclaim Zelda's soul, Groose remains behind in the Sealed Temple of the past, together with Impa. After Demise's defeat, they all return to the present, where Groose is surprised to find that "Grannie" is revealed to have been Impa all along.Is Ganon always a Gerudo?
He is reborn in Four Swords Adventures, where although he is still a Gerudo, he is not the king.Are Gerudo in Skyward Sword?
Skyward Sword is the first Gerudo.Zelda Theory: Ganondorf's Curse / Origins of the Gerudo Race
Are there female Gorons?
No. There are no female Gorons. As stated in the game itself, the Goron tribe is a male-only tribe that ever existed in the series.Is Vilia a male Gerudo?
Vilia, on top of the Kara Kara Bazaar who you talk with to get the Gerudo Vai clothes. She is only ever referenced as female and gets mad when you call her a man. However she has very masculine feature hinting she is a man by the game.How do Gerudo age?
Although Koume and Kotake in Ocarina of Time are 380-400 years old, this is not a normal Gerudo lifespan and the witches have extended their lives with their magic. Gerudo age faster than Hylians, with Riju in Breath of the Wild having a mature air about her despite only being 12 years old.Why is Ganon a pig?
Since Ganon appeared as a boar-like creature, Takizawa decided that Ganondorf should transform into such at the end of the game, despite the opinions of other staff members. He decided on making Ganon a beast "with the feeling of a pig" to reference A Link to the Past.Why are Gorons allowed in Gerudo Town?
This might mean that Goron are genderless creatures and are thought of to be male as they have no female body parts. As they are not really male, they are therefore aloud in Gerudo Town.Who is Groose reincarnated?
The title says it all. Groose was the original Gerudo, He founded their original tribe. Ganon and Groose are kinda similar names, and seemingly are the only two (historically important) Male Gerudo.Is Yuga a Gerudo?
Yuga is Actually a Man, and No, He's Not a Gerudo.Are Link and Groose friends?
for Wii U, Groose appears as a Trophy. One of Link's classmates from the Knight Academy. Groose is a born troublemaker and loves to tease Link and plays tricks on him with his cronies, Cawlin and Strich. He's got quite a soft spot for Zelda, though, and it's clear he's jealous of Link's close friendship with her.Is Ganondorf a half hylian?
A Tragic Origin (Skyward Sword/Ocarina of Time)It is assumed that, during the period when no male king is present, that Gerudos reproduce by using Hylian soldiers. Thus, Ganondorf, along with many other Gerudos born around the same time, has Hylian blood in him.
