We believe that George R. R. Martin has put a lot of effort and thought into creating a deeper dimension of archetype and symbol in his writing. He’s created connections between past and future, between sky and ground. He’s built on classic figures from world mythology and twisted them around in new and incredible ways to fashion his own archetypal characters whose divine roles are played out by the characters in the story. He’s done all of this not only to be artistic and clever, but because he’s actually participating in a grand tradition of esoteric, symbolic art. Keeping this tradition alive is of critical importance and tremendous value to society, and that is why I believe this facet of A Song of Ice and Fire is so worthy of study. This podcast is intended to be our vehicle to explore these inner workings, and it is fueled by enthusiasm, yours and mine.
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Kingsmoots & Driftwood Kings - Secret PreHistory of the Ironborn - Song of Ice and FIre
The ancient Ironborn traditions of salt kings and rock kings, and of the high kings appointed by the kingsmoot all date back to the era of the Grey King, when mariners from across the Sunset Sea merged with local First Men to create the Ironborn people. That's why there's nothing like the Kingsmoot anywhere else in Westeros, and why salt and rock kings divide power between land and sea. This is the second part of an edited mega-stream with @GreyWasteTim (https://studio.youtube...
Empire of the Grey King - Secret PreHistory of the Ironborn - Song of Ice and Fire - Game of Thrones
Prepare for an all new conception of how the Ironborn nation came into being! I’ve discovered some truly incredible Ironborn worldbuilding secrets - yes, new ones, and even more incredibler. @GreyWasteTim (https://studio.youtube...
Stealing Skins: the Bolton Secret - A Song of Ice and Fire - Game of Thrones
There's a reason for all the Bolton flaying in the story: it's not only horror and cruelty, but also the key to ancient magic which enabled the Boltons to rival the Starks for thousands of years. I will explain to you here in this brand spankin new Bolton theory, and yes this has to do with the Faceless Men.
Secret of WhiteTree: Craster's Sons & the White Walkers - A Song of Ice and Fire - Game of Thrones
What do the Others do with Craster's sons, whom he gives them as "offerings?" How does this unholy practice sustain the Others existence? How does it work, and why the weirwoods like magical drinking straws for the Others to... yeah this one is gonna get a bit gnarly, fair warning.
The Grey King: Secret PreHistory of the Ironborn - A Song of Ice and Fire - Game of Thrones
One part ancient mariner from across the Sunset Sea, one part rowdy First Men, and what do you get? The secret prehistory of the Ironborn. Tha's right, our Ironborn disaster hunters video has spawned a whole series, and in this video, you can find out about the Grey King and the two cultures who merged to become the bloody pirates we all know and love!Disaster Hunters playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEHvft-cyPmBTyeKzxuuBl2EmMW1QPgp8
The Ironborn Mystery - Disaster Hunters of Ancient Westeros - A Song of Ice and Fire
Who are the Ironborn? Where did they come from? Are they just First men who are good at fishing and hate farming, or do they come from a lost land across the sea... or from the watery halls of the Deep Ones under the sea? Disaster Hunters of Ancient arrives at the Iron Islands, where we'll hunt sea dragons, storm gods, squishers, and seafaring strangers, and we'll be using a cultural anthropologist's approach as our weapons of war.Disaster Hunters playlist: https://youtube...
Timeline Heresy: The Pact and the Night's Watch - A Song of Ice and Fire
Why did the First Men change their religion and begin worshipping the Old Gods of the weirwood? Why did they sign a peace treaty with the children of the forest when they were wining the war? I've got a great answer for you, and I'll also explain the real origin of the Night's Watch and generally just straighten out the timeline - but it might be a little bit of heresy.Disaster Hunters playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEHvft-cyPmBTyeKzxuuBl2EmMW1QPgp8
Who Built Moat Cailin? (and Yeen?) Westeros Disaster Hunters - Ice and Fire Theory
Moat Cailin is a big creepy abandoned (and ruined ) megalithic fortress whose origins seem more than a tad fishy... the official story doesn't add up, so let's see if we can figure out what's really going on here, who built, and why. We'll also end up solving the Yeen mystery on the way, for you Yeen fans out there.
What Was the Hammer of the Waters? Westeros Disaster Hunters - Ice and Fire Theory
What was the Hammer of the Waters anyway? It was something the children of the forest supposedly "called down" to smash the land bridge known as the Arm of Dorne, yes, but what was it? And did the children really do it? How much of Westeros did it affect - what about the Neck and Moat Cailin, for example? This comprehensive examination will explore all the possibilities and present a satisfying answer.
Children of the Forest & the Dragonbond - Ice and Fire Theory
Is the dragonbond a form of altered greenseer magic? Were the children of the forest involved in the creation of the "blood of the dragon?" Is this why the Great Empire of the Dawn came to Westeros? Nimble Dick has the answers! Huge shout to @jamesjohnsonjunior (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCWdKsgaojJt26v-T2H3v60A), his page link is below!