Epona is a gorgeous, spirited sorrel from the Legend of Zelda series. She usually acts as the steed of Link, the series protagonist. Her name is derived from the Celtic goddess of horses of the same name. She first appears in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time as a filly at the Lon Lon Ranch. Epona's caretaker, Malon, teaches Link a song that attracts Epona and serves as a device for summoning, called "Epona's Song". Malon explains to Link that Epona is shy towards most, but has taken a liking to Link after he learns the song. When Link is transported seven years into the future, Epona is a full grown mare and remembers Link after he plays her song. Epona appears again in Twilight Princess to reprise her role as Link's steed and can converse with him while he is in his Wolf Form. She will appear again in Breath of the Wild sporting a black mane and tail, instead of the usual white.