The Comet
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History of Westeros’ series on Religion & Magic kicks off with the great comet, a sign interpreted by many and seen by all. Was it sent by the gods or is it a sign that magic and dragons have returned? Whatever the meaning, there will be blood and fire. Ashaya and Aziz give an overview of what to expect in the series while asking a bunch of tough questions. Particular attention is paid to parallels between various supernatural elements found throughout the books.
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The comet’s tail spread across the dawn, a red slash that bled above the crags of Dragonstone like a wound in the pink and purple sky.
It is my comet, Theon told himself.
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Mary Harrison says
May 15, 2015 at 6:11 pmExcellent and “potentially/essentially” intriguing. Sorry, I’m 2 years late. I had a thought on one of your many fine points toward the beginning. You brought up Varys calling it the red messenger of fire and blood. Fire and Blood, interestingly being the words of House Targaryen as we know. Perhaps the ever clever Varys uses this as a means to manipulate the perception of the comet for his political agenda, Aegon. Possibly he’s giving the small folk or any Targaryen loyalists a psychological/superstitious boost to prepare the way. I was enthralled by Arthurian legends when younger. The comet makes me think of those reads but in a very different context. Merlin interpreted it as the death of a king and coming of a new one.Sort of House Pendragon style, lol. Uther at Tintagel+Ygraine=Arthur. Sorry it isn’t a canon comparison but a bit fun, nonetheless. Thanks and I’m ready for the next one. You two are great. Athelas.
Mary Harrison says
May 15, 2015 at 6:12 pmThx