Mythical Astronomy of Ice and Fire
Literature
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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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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English
Episodes
What Are They Stealing? The Faceless Men, Explained - A Song of Ice and Fire - Game of Thrones
7/14/2025
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 agenda, with Arya or anything else? What does this have to do with House Bolton? And why are they collecting so much dragon stuff?
Duration:00:27:01
House of the Undying Ones, Explained - A Song of Ice and Fire - Game of Thrones
7/7/2025
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 they symbolize, what about the little dwarf, and more.
Special thanks to artist Oana Novicov for the title image and all her new HOTU art featured in the video! Really outstanding work, check out her art: https://www.deviantart.com/oananovicov712
Duration:00:23:42
The Stark Direwolf Psychic Network - A Song of Ice and Fire - A Game of Thrones
6/30/2025
We know greenseers and skinchangers are psychic, but did you notice that the wolves have their own wolf-to-wolf telepathy, and that the Starks can use it to talk to one another, and even boost each other's magic? Plus, there may be something similar going on with the ravens...
Duration:00:41:59
When & Why the Andals Invaded Westeros, Explained - A Song of Ice and Fire - Game of Thrones
6/23/2025
Debunking Ancient Andals theory and proving when the Andals came, how we cane know that, and showing the exact events that caused the Andal Invasion to begin. Plus, "what was the first Valyrian sword in Westeros?"
Duration:00:45:51
The Many Secrets of Bloodraven's Weir-Cave, Explained - A Song of Ice and Fire - Game of Thrones
6/23/2025
Is Bloodraven really the three-eyed crow? Why have he and the children of the forest been watching for Bran? Why do the children even need human greenseers if they have their own? Will the white walkers invade the cave, and how will Bran leave? How far down do the tunnels go, and the underground river? All this and more!
Duration:00:39:54
Where did the Dothraki Come From? Culture & History - A Song of Ice and Fire - A Game of Thrones
6/16/2025
My ultimate guide to Dothraki culture, religion, and history begins with the question "where did the Dothraki come from?" They do have an origin that predates their presence on the Dothraki sea, and to uncover it, we'll follow the twin trails of historical / physical evidence and religious / mythological evidence. Plenty of Essosi history, plenty of Dany and Drogo, and even Great Empire of the Dawn mythology included as well!
Duration:00:51:21
Euron's Plan to Trick Victarion & Claim a Dragon - Winds of Winter Predictions - Song of Ice & Fire
6/9/2025
How does the dragonbinder really work? We know "all Euron's gifts are poisoned," so it's obviously some sort of trick and trap to ensnare Victarion, but how is that going to work? How does giving Vic the dragonbinder and sending him to Meereen lead to Euron claiming a dragon? Which dragon, and where? I have answers to all of these questions with a new Winds of Winter Predictions theory! It's a trap, Victarion, don't blow that thing!
Duration:00:54:59
Helaena, Daenerys, Euron, Quaithe - Glass Candle Theories - Song of Ice & Fire - House of the Dragon
6/2/2025
Rumors that Helaena or others could be using glass candles on House of the Dragon Season 3 gave me a good reason to hit you with my best glass candle theories, plus an exploration of their powers, both known and suspected. Did the Targaryens use them on Dragonstone & how does a candle explain the Dornish Letter mystery? Is Euron using a candle to corrupt people like Leyton Hightower or Daenerys? What will Dany see with the glass candle Marwyn the Mage is surely bringing her? How is Starry Wisdom Cult using the candles to enact their agenda? Are glass candles keeping the ghosts of the Great Empire of the Dawn alive somehow??? A brand new Winds of Winter predictions theory here too!
Duration:00:49:44
How & Why Egg Burned Down Summerhall - A Song of Ice and Fire - Dunk and Egg - Game of Thrones
3/19/2025
What was "King Egg" (a.k.a. Aegon V) trying to do at Summerhall, and why did it go so horribly wrong? Those are the questions I'll answer, covering both the well-established Summerhall theories as well as some new ideas I am bringing to the table. Explosive dragon's eggs, visions of the Prince That Was Promised, kingsblood, wildfire, and potential maester conspiracy, plus a new find for the "Dunk held the sand-door at Summerhall" theory, it's all here.
Duration:00:48:45
Rickon & the Skagosi Will Destroy House Frey - Winds of Winter Predictions - A Song of Ice an Fire
3/12/2025
Finally, a satisfying theory (with heavy foreshadowing) for what George Martin is going with Rickon's story! Since Rickon is a child, George has based parts of Rickon's plot on children's stories - Where the Wild Things are and Three Billygoats Gruff - and these stories also foreshadow this endgame! Walder Frey is a bridge troll, Skagos is an island of monsters who ride goats.. come inside and @GreyWasteTim and I will explain!
Duration:00:33:07
Maester Aemon Targaryen Explained - A Song of Ice and Fire - Game of Thrones
3/5/2025
Aemon loves his brother Egg, and his brothers of the Night's Watch. He was once a Targaryen prince, and was once offered the crown... and he's been waiting for the Prince That Was Promised for a very, very long time, discussing the prophecies and portents with everyone from Egg to Bloodraven to Rhaegar to Jon and Sam. I'll also give my explanation for "kill the boy, and let the man be born."
Duration:00:33:29
The Weirwood Bones of Nagga / Grey King Greenseer Theory - A Song of Ice and Fire - Game of Thrones
2/26/2025
Nagga's Bones, thought to be the fossilized ribcage of an ancient sea dragon, are in actuality the petrified weirwood ribbing of the Grey King's ship, which he flipped over and made into a magical longhall. In theory anyway - this is Grey King weirwood ark greenseer theory, at long last.
Duration:00:46:38
Aeron Got Patchfaced Theory: Mouthpiece of the Deep Ones - A Song of Ice and Fire - Game of ThronesThis theory was just too tasty to leave as a livestream, so we've edited it down and packed it with art! One of my very best theories, I'm quite proud
1/21/2025
This theory was just too tasty to leave as a livestream, so we've edited it down and packed it with art! One of my very best theories, I'm quite proud of it, and it explains how the Deep Ones have been steering Ironborn culture since the very beginning!
Duration:02:05:01
The Others Were Green Men! A Song of Ice and Fire - House of the Dragon - Game of Thrones
1/14/2025
My ultimate explanation of who the Others are & why and how they were created, as well as who the green men are, what their relationship is to the weirwoods, and how we can know the they became the Others.
Duration:00:53:20
Origins of Oldtown, the Citadel, & House Hightower - A Song of Ice and Fire - House of the Dragon
12/20/2024
The first Hightowers, the black stone fortress on Battle Isle, the origins of the citadel & the first people to learn skinchanging, the Great Empire of the Dawn and the Church of Starry Wisdom - and most of all, THE MEN WHO CAME BEFORE THE FIRST MEN. And maybe a few squishers. It's all here!
Duration:01:29:08
Stark Theory Iceberg UPDATED w/ New Art! A Song of Ice and Fire - Game of Thrones
12/13/2024
I have combined the Stark Iceberg 1 & 2 streams (8 hours +) into one mega-Starkberg, and of course there's a ton of new art. A little winter-themed entertainment for your winter holidays!
Duration:05:23:37
The Mystery of the Cannibal - A Song of Ice and Fire - House of the Dragon
12/6/2024
Why does the Cannibal eat other dragons? Was the Cannibal really on Dragonstone before the Targaryens? Why did he fly by the funeral of Corlys Velaryon? And is there a theory / series of theories to connect all these ideas? Well of course there is! And the answer may reveal more about the mystery of the dragonbond and dragon lineages...
Duration:00:36:22
Jon Snow is Azor Ahai & TPTWP - A Song of Ice and Fire - Game of Thrones - House of the Dragon
11/26/2024
Is it Jon Snow, or Daenerys Targaryen, who is Azor Ahai Reborn and the Prince That Was Promised? Or is it both? Here is the definitive case that there will be more than one, and that one of them will be Jon.
Duration:01:02:21
NEW THEORY! Rhaegar & Lyanna's Secret Weirwood Wedding - A Song of Ice and Fire - Game of Thrones
11/21/2024
The Howland Reed / Isle of Faces / Ghost of High Heart connections! Go to https://strms.net/hellofresh_david_lightbringer, use my code LIGHTBRINGERSEP10, and receive 10 free meals + free breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active if you’re in the US. The link and code are valid in all countries and the respective local discount will apply.
The Ice and Fire calendar came out last year and showed Rhaegar and Lyanna visiting the home of the green men - who are real, apparently! Was there a weirwood wedding? Was Lyanna's magic awakened on the Isle? What was Howland Reed's role? The Ghost of High Heart? Find out inside!
Duration:00:39:01
White Walker Theory Iceberg p2 (edited, new art) - A Song of Ice and Fire - Game of Thrones
11/14/2024
All of my very best White Walker theories, now freshly edited for pacing and with hundreds of new images added! Part 2 of the White Walker Iceberg picks up with ancient greenseer and skinchanger kings, ancient pacts and baby sacrifice to the Others, figures and groups who symbolically parallel the Others, theories about who Night's King and Queen really were, what magic swords, the comet, and Azor Ahai have to do with the Others, the magical implications of the Tower of Joy, Jon's true purpose, the truth of the Nightfort, the weirwoods, and the original sin that created the Others and how to remedy it. And also 'did they come from space.' Varamyr, Bran the Builder, Val, Lyanna, and more.
PART ONE: https://youtu.be/oFn-HIvD6Sw
Duration:03:05:25