The Legend of Zelda games are often inspired by real-world Japanese myths, fairy tales, and even ghost stories. Many of the fantastic elements in the land of Hyrule are based in some way on locations and concepts seen in the real world, even when the particular idea is something fairly creepy. The Legend of Zelda is no stranger to exploring darker themes, monsters, and characters, but there are a few instances where the truth is stranger than fiction. This is the case of the mysterious hand characters.