Ancient Song

The "**Ancient Songs**" are a series of Songs in *Breath of the Wild*.

## Overview

The "Ancient Songs" are dedicated to the ancient hero who defeated Calamity Ganon 10,000 years ago. The Court Poet made it his goal to collect these songs to aid Link after he awoke from the Slumber of Restoration. His desire was that the songs would help Link rescue Princess Zelda. After his passing, his student Kass continued his work.

When Link encounters Kass, he will often have an "Ancient Song" to share with him. At Stables, he sings a song that is dedicated to the defeat of Calamity Ganon 10,000 years ago. There are also several "Ancient Songs" that are regional, and they provide instructions to revealing hidden Ancient Shrines. These songs are located near the Pagos Woods, the West Hyrule Plains, Rabia Plain, Gerudo Tower, Calora Lake, Horon Lagoon, and Washa's Bluff. After Link listens to these songs, he will receive a Shrine Quest. An additional regional song exists around Kitano Bay, which grants Link a Side Quest instead.

When Link is clearing the Great Plateau during the "EX The Champions' Ballad" Main Quest, he can encounter Kass, who has come to learn about another "Ancient Song." He will offer to play the song for Link. After playing it for Link, he reveals that he found it among the Court Poet's old notes.

## Lyrics

### Court Poet's Notes

**Location:** Great Plateau

This song can only be heard if *The Champions' Ballad* DLC Pack is active.

## See Also

* Court Poet
* Kass

## References

1. ↑ "*Have you heard of the ancient songs of Hyrule?*" — Kass (*Breath of the Wild*)
2. ↑ "*Ancient songs—songs that sing the praises of the hero who beat back the Calamity in an age past.*" — Kass (*Breath of the Wild*)
3. ↑ "*He would seek the songs of the hero who sealed the Calamity away in an age past...so they could be passed on to the knight once he returned.*" — Kass (*Breath of the Wild*)
4. ↑ "*All so that the princess might be saved... Those were my teacher's last words, passed on now through me.*" — Kass (*Breath of the Wild*)
5. ↑ "*I happen to know a song about the ancient hero. It was passed down to me by my teacher. Do you care to hear it?*" — Kass (*Breath of the Wild*)
6. ↑ "*I know a song about this place. Would you like to hear the ancient verse passed down in this region?*" — Kass (*Breath of the Wild*)
7. ↑ "*"The ancient song of Pagos Woods." It seems that a song has been passed down through the ages in the Pagos Woods area of Faron. The song references mythical creatures such as dragons and giant serpents. I wonder if such creatures ever really existed. Or perhaps they still exist today!*" — *Kass's Journal* (*Breath of the Wild*)
8. ↑ "*"The ancient song of the West Hyrule Plains." On the south side of the West Hyrule Plains, there is a bridge called Jeddo Bridge. Near this bridge, there are a number of circular rocks with holes in their centers. Peculiarly enough, these rocks are apparently mentioned in an ancient song from the area. It sounds rather odd, but I hope to find out more about this ancient rock song.*" — *Kass's Journal* (*Breath of the Wild*)
9. ↑ "*"The ancient song of Rabia Plain." Apparently Rabia Plain in the northern part of Hateno is home to an ancient song about beasts. Rabia Plain is northeast of Kakariko Village. I'll likely stop by the village during my search for the song.*" — *Kass's Journal* (*Breath of the Wild*)
10. ↑ "*"The ancient song of Gerudo Tower." I've heard word there is an ancient song about a tall structure called Gerudo Tower. I don't know where this Gerudo Tower is, but mysterious towers have popped up all around Hyrule recently. This Gerudo Tower may be the tower that appeared in the Gerudo region.*" — *Kass's Journal* (*Breath of the Wild*)
11. ↑ "*"The ancient song of Calora Lake." Apparently there is an ancient song about the giant boulder in Calora Lake in the Faron Region. I hear that area is prone to violent thunderstorms. I'll need to prepare before I go searching for the song.*" — *Kass's Journal* (*Breath of the Wild*)
12. ↑ "*"The ancient song of Horon Lagoon." I hear there is an ancient song about a place in Lanayru called Horon Lagoon. The winds in Horon Lagoon are supposed to be very intense. I may need to travel the area on foot.*" — *Kass's Journal* (*Breath of the Wild*)
13. ↑ "*"The ancient song of Washa's Bluff." I've heard whispers of an ancient song about the "night of the red moon" traditionally sung in Washa's Bluff. No one quite knows why the red moon rises. Or what happens in the span of that night.*" — *Kass's Journal* (*Breath of the Wild*)
14. ↑ "*"The ancient song of Kitano." It seems there is an ancient song about an oddly shaped stone pillar in the open water of Kitano Bay. It details something that was hidden there before the Great Calamity to be claimed by a lost hero. I'm not sure what's hidden there, but if it's meant for a lost hero, it must be worth a fortune!*" — *Kass's Journal* (*Breath of the Wild*)
15. ↑ "*As for me, I came to this spot to pursue an ancient song about a hero at this very plateau.*" — Kass (*Breath of the Wild*)
16. ↑ "*In any case, would you like to hear my song?*" — Kass (*Breath of the Wild*)
17. ↑ "*Curious, indeed. As it were, I perused my teacher's old note...and found that song there.*" — Kass (*Breath of the Wild*)

Major SongsWarping SongsOther SongsInstrumentsOcarina SongsHarp SongsWind Waker SongsSpirit Flute Songs
Song of Time · Epona's Song · Song of Storms · Wind's Requiem· Ballad of the Wind Fish · Saria's Song · Zelda's Lullaby · Ballad of the Goddess · *Recurring Music*

Manbo's Mambo · Minuet of Forest · Bolero of Fire · Serenade of Water · Requiem of Spirit · Nocturne of Shadow · Prelude of Light · Song of Soaring · Ballad of Gales

Ceremonial Song · Elegy of Emptiness · Frog's Song of Soul · Goron Lullaby · New Wave Bossa Nova · Oath to Order · Scarecrow's Song · Sonata of Awakening · Song of Healing · Sun's Song

* Bone Ocarina
* Fairy Ocarina
* Ocarina of Time
* Ocarina of Wind
* Harp of Ages
* Goddess's Harp
* Rito Harp
* Whistle
* Spirit Flute
* Strange Flute
* Wind Waker
* Instrument of the Sirens
* Horse Call
* Grass Whistles
* Makar's Violin

*Link's Awakening* (Ocarina)

Manbo's Mambo · Frog's Song of Soul · Ballad of the Wind Fish

*Ocarina of Time* (Fairy Ocarina / Ocarina of Time)

Zelda's Lullaby · Epona's Song · Saria's Song · Sun's Song · Song of Time · Song of Storms · Scarecrow's Song

Minuet of Forest · Bolero of Fire · Serenade of Water · Requiem of Spirit · Nocturne of Shadow · Prelude of Light

*Majora's Mask* (Ocarina of Time)

Song of Time · Song of Healing · Epona's Song · Song of Soaring · Song of Storms · Scarecrow's Song

Sonata of Awakening · Goron Lullaby · New Wave Bossa Nova · Elegy of Emptiness · Oath to Order

*Oracle of Ages* (Harp of Ages)

Tune of Echoes · Tune of Currents · Tune of Ages

*Skyward Sword* (Goddess's Harp)

Ballad of the Goddess · Farore's Courage · Nayru's Wisdom · Din's Power · Song of the Hero

Wind's Requiem · Command Melody · Ballad of Gales · Song of Passing · Earth God's Lyric · Wind God's Aria

Song of Awakening · Song of Healing · Song of Birds · Song of Light · Song of Discovery · Lokomo Song