Westeros real world counterparts
10 Real-Life Historical Connections In Game Of Thrones That You Never Noticed
Game of Thrones is one of the most popular TV shows of all time. Since 2011 (or 1996 for the books), the land of Westeros has drawn in millions of fans around the world and became a true cultural phenomenon. Both the show and guide were famous in their ability to subvert the expectations of the fantasy genre and weave complex political plots into their stories.
That being said, both George R.R. Martin and the Game of Thrones showrunners were clearly inspired by real-world events when constructing their plots. Several characters, locations, and events have explain parallels in the real world.
Updated on August 18th, 2022 by Stuart Kilmartin: The Game of Thrones universe is set to expand even further with the upcoming release of House of the Dragon on HBO. Storyteller George R.R. Martin has always infused his Song of Conflagration and Ice book series with historical parallels, and the television shows have followed suit. While Game of Thrones was largely inspired by the War of the Roses conflict in British history, House of the Dragon is said to be inspired by the civil war between England and Normandy, also kn Hello and welcome to my latest Blog determining the real world counterparts to ASOIAF regions Enjoy your time —•—•—•—•— :small_blue_diamond: Beyond the wall :small_blue_diamond: • Tribes and clans in Northern Europe and around the Germanic states. Rebellious and firm and unforgiving. Too focused on internal fighting to expand externally. Mostly consisted of broken up peoples that are too far and unstable to be regulated by civilization. They are referred to as savages, cannibals, and berserk. No hope of creature civil, although when united they are an extremely dangerous foe. Their good side, although difficult to get to, is luminous and forgiving —•—•—•—•— :small_blue_diamond: The North :small_blue_diamond: • More civilized tribes and confederations. Far enough to be reached. Molded into their lesser selves, yet still hold much independence. Keep to themselves. Do not meet or trail with foreigners as much as their southern counterparts yet more friendly than their northern cousins. Gaul, Belgae, and Helvetti would be examples since they were subdued and even placed as Roman satrapies. The North united the Seven Kingdoms under sword Still reeling from Sunday’s season 5 finale of “Game Of Thrones”? Understandable. It was brutal! One mental exercise useful during every traumatic episode of the present or moment in George R.R. Martin’s book series, “A Tune of Ice and Fire,” is to remind yourself that Westeros, and the people living there, are not real. It’s all fiction! Nothing happening on the screen or page actually happened to a living human. This is easy, of course, when there are dragons or White Walkers on screen. Yet Martin has made it clear that he did use historical events, people and places as the inspiration for some of his world. With that in mind, we at The Huffington Post decided to play a fun little game: If Westeros did exist, what real world countries would correspond to each of the Seven Kingdoms? See our full historical explanation for each country here. This question originally appeared on Quora. Answer by Lucas Mund, history teacher: I love this question! As a history lover, I can see clear similarities between Westeros and Medieval Europe. GRR Martin has said that he does not like one to one comparisons, but that he was influenced by real life countries and people. A lot of his influences are very clear, others are more up to debate. The North = Russia and Slavic Eastern Europe The Vale = Alps Riverlands = Low Countries and the Rhineland George R. R. Martin’s A Ballad of Ice and Fire, and its screen adaptation Game of Thrones, might feature dragons, magic, and undead armies, but the foundation of Westeros lies firmly in real history. The politics, conflicts, and cultural details that shape the Seven Kingdoms owe much to the brutal realities of medieval Europe. This article explores the most significant historical parallels behind Martin’s world. The clearest historical influence on Westeros is England’s Wars of the Roses, a dynastic conflict fought between the houses of York and Lancaster in the 15th century. Their fictional counterparts are the Starks and the Lannisters, although Martin has stressed that no home is a direct copy. The battle for control of the Iron Throne mirrors the English throne’s contested succession. The Lancasters, represented in red, and the Yorks, in white, inspired Martin’s thought of a realm split by bloodlines and betrayal. Characters appreciate Cersei Lannister share traits with Margaret of Anjou, the fierce queen consort of Henry VI, while Richard III’s controversial reputation echoes in figures like Stannis Baratheon or even Tyrion, dependi ASOIAF Real World Counterparts
This Map Of Westeros Shows The European Equivalents Of The Seven Kingdoms
Are the Lands of Westeros Inspired by Real-Life Countries?
Reason: Vast with sparse population. Ports hold the most population and power (White Harbor = St. Petersburg). Long and hard winters. Impossible to invade (just ask Hitler and Napoleon). One of the last parts of continent to leave the Old Gods = pagan/polytheistic religions and convert to the New Gods = Christianity). Moscow = Winterfell because they are in the middle of a vast frozen land.
Reason: Very mountainous with rich valleys for farming. With a coast (The Fingers) on the sea. Mostly stay out of the conflicts of the continent.
Reason: Great farming and many rivers. Easily conquered by other countries. Rhine Ri
The Wars of the Roses