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Kingsmoots & Driftwood Kings - Secret PreHistory of the Ironborn - Song of Ice and FIre

Kingsmoots & Driftwood Kings - Secret PreHistory of the Ironborn - Song of Ice and FIre

FromMythical Astronomy of Ice and Fire


Kingsmoots & Driftwood Kings - Secret PreHistory of the Ironborn - Song of Ice and FIre

FromMythical Astronomy of Ice and Fire

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Length:
46 minutes
Released:
Dec 7, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The ancient Ironborn traditions of salt kings and rock kings, and of the high kings appointed by the kingsmoot all date back to the era of the Grey King, when mariners from across the Sunset Sea merged with local First Men to create the Ironborn people. That's why there's nothing like the Kingsmoot anywhere else in Westeros, and why salt and rock kings divide power between land and sea. This is the second part of an edited mega-stream with  @GreyWasteTim  and is part of the Secret PreHistory of the Ironborn series!
Released:
Dec 7, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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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.