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Mythical Astronomy of Ice and Fire

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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Latest Episodes:

Aemond & Vhagar vs Luke & Arrax - House of the Dragon's War Begins Jun 09, 2023

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Did this war just start by accident? Who was responsible? Why couldn't these dragonriders control their dragons? Was it like this in A Song of Ice and Fire?

House of the Dragon Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEHvft-cyPmDKN99XRXTtoHGCy1fHGHNX

Why Rhaenys Didn't Dracarys - House of the Dragon ep9 Review Jun 05, 2023

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Why didn't princess Rhaenys have her dragon Meleys roast everyone on the royal dais? It's a complex question, but I'll untangle it for you, and give you some insight on Helaena's prophecy and the dragonpit in general.

House of the Dragon Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEHvft-cyPmDKN99XRXTtoHGCy1fHGHNX

The Green Coup - House of the Dragon Jun 02, 2023

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Will the Greens try to pull a coup next week? Probably. Did they already try to pull one last week, with Vaemond as their trojan horsee? Why yes, yes they did. (NO SPOILERS!)

House of the Dragon Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEHvft-cyPmDKN99XRXTtoHGCy1fHGHNX

Aemond One-Eye & the Kids in the Cave (House of the Dragon) May 30, 2023

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The entire fight with the kids in the cave was high symbolism, and Aemond One Eye - a character book readers have been waiting for - made a grand entrance by claiming Vhagar! Plus - Helaena's prophecies, Targaryen parenting corner, Nanny Vhagar hidden audio, and more!

House of the Dragon Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEHvft-cyPmDKN99XRXTtoHGCy1fHGHNX

Jaecerys & Helaena: A Wedding to Avoid War (House of the Dragon) May 25, 2023

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Rhaenyra's proposal to betroth Jaecerys and Helaena was promising, but politically loaded - could it have avoided war? Why didn't it happen? What what it have been like? Could they even have been a new Jaehaerys and Alysanne?

House of the Dragon Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEHvft-cyPmDKN99XRXTtoHGCy1fHGHNX

Interview w/King Viserys: Who Killed Prince Baelon??? May 22, 2023

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King Viserys kicked the speculation about an Oldtown-based Hightower-Maester conspiracy into overdrive this week, so I thought I'd interview him - and one other mystery guest - to try to dig deeper! Plus new Vhagar memes!

House of the Dragon Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEHvft-cyPmDKN99XRXTtoHGCy1fHGHNX

Alys Rivers cast! House of the Dragon Season 2 Casting News May 19, 2023

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That's right, the big one we've been waiting for, Alys RIvers! We've also learned who will play the mysterious Alyn of Hull, Ser Simon Strong (Larys Clubfoot's great-uncle), and Ser Gwayne Hightower (Alicent's younger brother). Spoiler-free analysis & character previews followed by a bit of Fire & Blood spoiler commentary!

Knight of the 7 Kingdoms SERIES MEGA PREVIEW!! Dunk and Egg come to HBO! May 11, 2023

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HBO has ordered season 1 of Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, and though it's still a couple years away, this video will give you a comprehensive look at what this show could bring us - the characters, the events, the mysteries, the tragedies, and the romances. I'll discuss the 3 published Dunk and Egg novellas AS WELL AS everything we know about their lives after the novellas. Some good memes and Bloodraven jokes.

The Hottest HotD Yet - Ep4 Review (House of the Dragon) Sep 18, 2022

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Episode 4 of House of the Dragon was the best yet - and the hottest. My ep4 review will dive into the ideas behind Daemon's "big dragon philosophy" and how Rhaenyra experiments with putting that into play.

Stags, Devils, Curses & Caves: HotD Ep3 Symbolism Explained Sep 18, 2022

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Daemon and Rhaenyra went on largely parallel journeys this week, overcoming some of their inner devils as they navigated a minefield of signs and portents. Viserys made a mess of his rituals and omens, did he bring a curse down upon House Targaryen?

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