Smash the pot, break the binary: LGBTQ+ psychology and Hyrule

Anthony Gifford

doi:10.17613/b04ee-z7d09

Smash the pot, break the binary: LGBTQ+ psychology and Hyrule

Anthony Gifford

Department of Psychology and Counselling

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Abstract

The Legend of Zelda series captivates millions of players worldwide. We have followed Link, Zelda and Ganon through many quests, timelines and consoles. What can playing the Legend of Zelda games teach us about ourselves, others, and our place in the world? In this collection, eleven expert scholars from across psychology and the social sciences shed light on these questions. A must-read for fans of the games and budding social scientists alike, The Psychgeist of Pop Culture: The Legend of Zelda will uncover the secrets of the series and its impact on our real-world lives.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	The Psychgeist of Pop Culture: Legend of Zelda
Editors	A. M. B. Prosser, R. Kowert
Place of Publication	Pittsburgh, PA
Publisher	Play Story Press
Chapter	8
Pages	123-139
Number of pages	16
ISBN (Electronic)	9781257696987
ISBN (Print)	9781257757695
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.17613/b04ee-z7d09
Publication status	Published (VoR) - 21 Jan 2026

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