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The name Mistilteinn is also associated with [[wikipedia:Hrómundar saga Gripssonar|the Icelandic saga of Hromund Gripsson]], where it is the name of an enchanted sword. Þráinn, the original wielder of the sword, is an undead witch-king, similar to how the Japanese name of the theme implies that the Master Crown is specifically the crown of deceased rulers. Hrómundr defeats Þráinn, claims the sword from him, and uses it to slay Swedish kings. This parallels Magolor's use of the sword at the end to slay the Master Crown. | The name Mistilteinn is also associated with [[wikipedia:Hrómundar saga Gripssonar|the Icelandic saga of Hromund Gripsson]], where it is the name of an enchanted sword. Þráinn, the original wielder of the sword, is an undead witch-king, similar to how the Japanese name of the theme implies that the Master Crown is specifically the crown of deceased rulers. Hrómundr defeats Þráinn, claims the sword from him, and uses it to slay Swedish kings. This parallels Magolor's use of the sword at the end to slay the Master Crown. | ||
Mistilteinn is not the only portion of the name with multiple layers of meaning. The "Tree Crown without a Ruler" appears to reveal some information about the Master Crown. While the English version of the theme's name is not too clear with its meaning, {{furi|王亡|おうな}}き{{furi|樹冠|じゅかん}} literally translates to "tree crown that has lost its ruler", with {{furi|亡|な}}き ("lost") in this case specifically referring to something that has passed away (in this case the ruler). Based on this name and various flavor text in the game, it is presumed that the Master Crown drains the life of its victims while they are in possession of it, eventually killing them.<ref>{{cite|The one-eyed wreath {{color|red|grants power}} but {{color|red|swallows the soul}}... It {{color|red|devours}}, stealing any sense of self... Truly, this {{color|red|crown rules all}}. Free him from this nightmare! Take his hand and {{color|red|save a new friend}}!|'''VS Magolor Soul''' Special Page from The True Arena (Phase 1)|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''}}</ref><ref>{{cite|What remains of Magolor is a sad shell. He's possessed by the {{color|red|limitless power}} of the Master Crown, imprisoned by the {{color|red|hatred}} and {{color|red|obsessions}} of prior rulers. Now...defeat it and free {{color|red|Magolor's soul}}!|'''VS Magolor Soul''' Special Page from Extra Mode|''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe''}}</ref> It also reflects on Magolor's change of heart | Mistilteinn is not the only portion of the name with multiple layers of meaning. The "Tree Crown without a Ruler" appears to reveal some information about the Master Crown. While the English version of the theme's name is not too clear with its meaning, {{furi|王亡|おうな}}き{{furi|樹冠|じゅかん}} literally translates to "tree crown that has lost its ruler", with {{furi|亡|な}}き ("lost") in this case specifically referring to something that has passed away (in this case the ruler). Based on this name and various flavor text in the game, it is presumed that the Master Crown drains the life of its victims while they are in possession of it, eventually killing them.<ref>{{cite|The one-eyed wreath {{color|red|grants power}} but {{color|red|swallows the soul}}... It {{color|red|devours}}, stealing any sense of self... Truly, this {{color|red|crown rules all}}. Free him from this nightmare! Take his hand and {{color|red|save a new friend}}!|'''VS Magolor Soul''' Special Page from The True Arena (Phase 1)|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''}}</ref><ref>{{cite|What remains of Magolor is a sad shell. He's possessed by the {{color|red|limitless power}} of the Master Crown, imprisoned by the {{color|red|hatred}} and {{color|red|obsessions}} of prior rulers. Now...defeat it and free {{color|red|Magolor's soul}}!|'''VS Magolor Soul''' Special Page from Extra Mode|''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe''}}</ref> It also reflects on Magolor's change of heart - the power-hungry tyrant-to-be has been smothered by his regrets and no longer drives him. | ||
On a lighter note, "tree crown" is also a pun: while it describes the Master Crown having literally become a tree, the branches and leaves of a tree are referred to as its [[wikipedia:crown (botany)|crown]]. | On a lighter note, "tree crown" is also a pun: while it describes the Master Crown having literally become a tree, the branches and leaves of a tree are referred to as its [[wikipedia:crown (botany)|crown]]. |