: The mummified form of Ganondorf serves as a vessel for his soul, locking away his malevolent power for a future time. When the land of Hyrule faces a new threat, Ganondorf breaks free from his preservation, more powerful than ever.
The Demon King stood up.
The mummy’s head twitched. A dry, cracking sound, like snapping branches, echoed through the chamber. The head lolled to the side, then slowly, agonizingly, lifted. mummified ganondorf
: After being defeated, Ganondorf's body is found by his followers, who attempt to preserve it through mummification as a last act of respect and to keep his spirit from fading. However, the process accidentally unleashes a curse, turning the mummified Ganondorf into a malevolent force that must be stopped.
Early leaks and official artbooks provided a deeper look at the creative process behind this design. : The mummified form of Ganondorf serves as
I have contemplated my failure, the voice boomed, growing stronger, feeding on the malice in the air. I have planned my return. The goddess sealed me with light... but time has done her work for her. I am no longer a man. I am an idea. I am the inevitability of power.
Let’s zoom in on the design. The Gerudo symbol on his forehead is cracked. His chest is caved in. But look at the jewel in his forehead—it’s still glowing faintly. The mummy’s head twitched
This isn't just a zombie. This is a god pretending to be dead.