ricebug Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Valyria was inspired by roman empireAnd there's some theory that says Arthur was a roman knightArthur's sigil was also the red dragon. like TargaryenArthur united britainAnd Aegon united Westeros.What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scafloc Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Hi Ricebug,I have the impression that the figure of Aegon I was more inspired by William the Conqueror who conquered England and founded a complete new dynasty (some say new kingdom). I don't think that Martin ever said that he created Aegon with a historical person in mind. Martin drew a lot from English history but said he did not "convert on a one to one basis". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricebug Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 Thanks Scafloc.No convert on a one to one basis. The link was helpful.And I lately noticed that this board is for wiki itself, not the world of asoiaf.Sorry. I'll notice it next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen of Winter Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 If anyone was inspired by the Pendragon, it's probably Arthur Dayne--Sword of the Morning. His sword, Dawn, is the ancestral sword of House Dayne. The sword passes to the knight most worthy of wielding it--kind of like Excalibur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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