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[ricebug]

Valyria was inspired by roman empire
And there's some theory that says Arthur was a roman knight

Arthur's sigil was also the red dragon. like Targaryen
Arthur united britain
And Aegon united Westeros.

What do you think?

Edited by ricebug, 08 May 2012 - 09:39 PM.

[Scafloc]

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".

[ricebug]

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.

Edited by ricebug, 08 May 2012 - 09:43 PM.

[Queen of Winter]

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.