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Mythical Astronomy of Ice and Fire

David Lightbringer
Ironborn
House Of the Dragon
Deep Ones
Grey King
First Men
A Song Of Ice and Fire
White Walkers
Weirwood Trees
Westeros
Targaryens
Children Of the Forest
Fire and Blood
Medieval Warfare
Crannogmen
Jon Snow
Naga
Great Empire Of the Dawn
Sea Dragon
Craster
Azor Ahai

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 t... more

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The Nightfort - the oldest castle on the Wall, the place where Night's King and Queen sacrificed to the Others, the place where the first Night's Watch probably organized, the place where Brandon the Builder probably built the Wall... and the place w... more

Aerea's freaky parasitic worms hold the secret! That and the Alien movie franchise. Come and see exactly how blood magic was used to engineer both dragons and the Valyrians who can control them. Septon Barth recoils in horror, but you plunge on, unaf... more

It's the ultimate face-stealing assassin training ground for Arya Stark, but what are the Faceless Men actually doing when they wear people's faces? Is that magic? Why do they have so much weirwood in their House of Black and White? What is their age... more

Everything from how the mysteries of the House of the Undying work to the role it plays in the story (Dany's and Euron's, mainly), including theories about what the shade trees are (related to weirwoods? something else?), where they come from, what t... more

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David Lightbringer
Host and creator focused on symbolic analysis of fantasy literature, with a consistent through-line on archetypes and mythic motifs.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 658 ratings
  • Amazing

    Just awesome!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Effon2
    Germany9 months ago
  • He was the Blood of the Dragon

    And now his watch has ended….great cold open to the Maester Aemon vid

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AngelRS042410
    United Statesa year ago
  • The English Literature Teacher’s Dream Pod

    I have been an English Lit. professor for over 20 years, and I’ve been a big ole book nerd all of my life, and the whole time I read ASOIAF, I could only imagine how immersive the world could be as a canonical course for lit majors. George has filled the text with such rich lore, it deserves deep study … and then I found David Lightbringer on YT! It’s like he already wrote the entire textbook; now all we need to do is offer the course.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bradynconrsmom
    United States2 years ago
  • you tube?

    Long, long time listener here

    David puts out great content. I wish he would continue putting out podcasts. I don't need to watch him or download video size files.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Silverwing Flyer
    United States3 years ago
  • Need more podcasts

    The only bad part is that as David does more and more YT content, the podcast seems to be more and more neglected.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brautigan25
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners describe high-quality, theory-driven analysis that deepens understanding of the lore
Audiences often praise the host's clarity and enthusiasm, noting it's both entertaining and rigorous
Fans appreciate the visual aids and YouTube presence that complement the episodes

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#138
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#115
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5 Questions for HBO's Aegon's Conquest - A Song of Ice and Fire - Game of Thrones
Q: How much of the post-conquest timeline will be included?
There will likely be discussions of events like Aenys' birth and death, as well as how the Targaryens dealt with rebellions.
5 Questions for HBO's Aegon's Conquest - A Song of Ice and Fire - Game of Thrones
Q: What about the Westerosi characters during the Conquest?
Some of the characters, like Black Heron and Argilac the Arrogant, could provide sympathetic opposition to the Targaryens.
5 Questions for HBO's Aegon's Conquest - A Song of Ice and Fire - Game of Thrones
Q: How much pre-conquest setup will we see?
There may be about one season of solid buildup before the actual war starts, potentially making the show a three-season project.
5 Questions for HBO's Aegon's Conquest - A Song of Ice and Fire - Game of Thrones
Q: What effect will Aegon's prophecy have on the story?
It is expected to play a prominent role, potentially affecting the characters' motivations and decisions.
5 Questions for HBO's Aegon's Conquest - A Song of Ice and Fire - Game of Thrones
Q: What will the interpersonal dynamics be like among the Targaryen siblings?
There will likely be tensions between the Conquerors due to their egos and differing opinions on ruling.

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