Fierce Deity vs. Oni

What is the difference between Fierce Deity Link and Oni Link? I've heard both many times and could not figure out what the difference is. I just called it Fierce Deity Link b/c that's what the mask is called. Where did the name Oni come from?

Originally Posted by link1621

What is the difference between Fierce Deity Link and Oni Link? I've heard both many times and could not figure out what the difference is. I just called it Fierce Deity Link b/c that's what the mask is called. Where did the name Oni come from?

"Oni" means "evil" in Japanese. Oni Link is just another term for Fierce Deity Link. When people say "Oni Link" they mean "Evil Link", and in actuality Evil Link is Fierce Deity Link.

EDIT: Oh yes. Iroas reminded me. Oni means demon as well.

Okay. Thank you Dark Link. I guess that answers my question and was a waste of a thread. With that answered, someone can lock this thread now if they want.

Oni also means demon.... If I'm not mistaken ^^;

Why do people call fierce diety oni, if oni never apeared in zelda. I realize that it is a japanese word, but I speak english.

I actually like saying "Oni" more, just because that's what people used to continuously call him. Fierce Deity almost sounds better fit though, and that's probably because that's what the mask is called.

It doesn't really matter to me that much. I say whichever hits my mind first in a discussion.

Originally Posted by link1621

Okay. Thank you Dark Link. I guess that answers my question and was a waste of a thread. With that answered, someone can lock this thread now if they want.

You heard the man. If anyone is going to die unless they discuss this more, then we may reopen this.

*locked*