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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Azor Ahai and the Weirwoodnet - The Original Sin of Ice and Fire
This is kinda sorta my grand unifying theory of how all the Azor Ahai / Nissa Nissa / Lightbringer / dragons stuff directly connects to Westeros, the first Long Night, the Others, and the weirwoods. Renly's death at the hands of Stannis's shadow is the perfect role-play of the entire theory, so here it is! Enjoy!
Will Jon's Resurrection be Melisandre's Final Act? Winds of Winter Theory
Whether or not you buy my theory about Jon's body being stolen by the Others, there will no doubt come a moment when Melisandre is involved in some kind of fiery resurrection / freeing Jon from Otherish enchantment event coming in The Winds of Winter... but will this be Mels' final act? Or will she become something... more?
Jon Snow's Pyre Will Mirror Drogo's Pyre - Ice and Fire Theory
The chapter where Jon slays Qhorin Halfhand - and where Qhorin's body is burned on a pyre - contains very detailed foreshadowing of Jon Snow's resurrection pyre. Seems like it's gonna parallel Drogo's pyre and the waking of the dragons - only this time, Jon is the waking dragon.
Night King's New Body? Jon Snow? Ice and Fire Endgame Theory
The evidence is accumulating - that's an accumulating Snow joke - the Others are going to come steal Jon's body, they're going to use him to lead their invasion of the Others... and they might be planning to fill it with the spirit of Night's King - the original one - who may be lurking in the weirwoodnet somewhere (this would be the Great Other). Detailed foreshadowing of all of this, right here!
Symbolism of Stoneheart: Night's Queen and Nissa Nissa
Lady Stoneheart - formerly known as Lady Catelyn Stark - has outstanding personal symbolism, and it's mostly information about one of the deep mysteries of the story - who is Night's Queen, and is she connected to Nissa Nissa?
Alysanne at the Wall: Doomsday Prepping for Aegon's Prophecy
Why did Alysanne shut down the Nightfort? Did it have something to do with Aegon's Prophecy? And what else happened when Jaehaerys and Alysanne visited Winterfell and the Wall? Featuring Alaric Stark, the Nightfort, Craster, Jon Snow, Skinchanging, the First Men, and of course, White Walker baby sacrifice.Aegon’s Prophecy Series:Part 1: Aegon’s Prophecy, Explained https://youtu.be/ODV0NCyCEksPart 2: From Aegon to Viserys https://youtu.be/qqMFTyW2QkcPart 3: Why Torrhen Knelt https://youtu...
The Tower of Joy: What Lyanna Told Ned - Aegon's Prophecy
Did Rhaegar Targaryen tell Lyanna Stark about Aegon's prophecy? And did Lyanna tell Ned at the Tower of Joy? Did the Starks already know, going back to Torrhen Stark?Aegon’s Prophecy Series:Part 1: Aegon’s Prophecy, Explained https://youtu.be/ODV0NCyCEksPart 2: From Aegon to Viserys https://youtu.be/qqMFTyW2QkcPart 3: Why Torrhen Knelt https://youtu.be/LuNXcu8TNqEPart 4: What Lyanna Told Ned https://youtu.be/U6dn1RX2L4cHouse of the Dragon Playlist: https://youtube...
Why Torrhen Stark Knelt - Aegon's Prophecy
Torrhen Stark, "The King Who Knelt," yielded the North to Aegon the Conqueror without a fight. Was it simply because "dragons," or might Aegon have mentioned "white walkers?" And what about Brandon Snow's offer to kill the dragons? Was he going to use weirwood arrows? All this and more in Aegon's Prophecy part 3!Aegon’s Prophecy Series:Part 1: Aegon’s Prophecy, Explained https://youtu.be/ODV0NCyCEksPart 2: From Aegon to Viserys https://youtu.be/qqMFTyW2QkcPart 3: Why Torrhen Knelt https://youtu...
How Did It Reach Viserys? Aegon’s Prophecy Explained p2 - House of the Dragon
How did's Aegon's prophecy make it all the way to Viserys - especially given the violence and chaos of Maegor's reign? I'll answer that, and tell you where House of the Dragon got the idea of a prophecy carved in runes on a Valyrian steel knife. Featuring Rhaena Targaryen, Alyssa Velaryon, Maegor the Cruel, Jaehaerys and Alysanne, King Aenys, and more.Aegon’s Prophecy Series:Part 1: Aegon’s Prophecy, Explained https://youtu.be/ODV0NCyCEksPart 2: From Aegon to Viserys https://youtu...
Rhaegar, Dany & Jon: Aegon's Prophecy Explained p1 - House of the Dragon
Aegon's prophecy of ice and fire - GRRM has said that it's true in the books too. Did other Targaryens know about it? Did Rhaegar? What does this mean for Jon and Dany, and all that Prince That Was Promised / Azor Ahai Reborn stuff? Part 1 will explain!Aegon’s Prophecy Series:Part 1: Aegon’s Prophecy, Explained https://youtu.be/ODV0NCyCEksPart 2: From Aegon to Viserys https://youtu.be/qqMFTyW2QkcPart 3: Why Torrhen Knelt https://youtu.be/LuNXcu8TNqEPart 4: What Lyanna Told Ned https://youtu...