Anthony Appleyard Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 Book story matter mentions people displaying the Targaryen 3-headed dragon symbol, as a flag or otherwise. But there are two meanings for a heraldic symbol. With real-world Scotland, there are two symbols: (1) The white-on-blue saltire (X-shaped St.Andrew cross), it correctly heraldically means "I belong to Scotland" or similar. (2) The red-on-gold rampant lion in a double ornamental frame, it correctly heraldically means "I am the king of Scotland", although Scottish football fans often display it nowadays. Are there two versions of the Targaryen symbol, for these two meanings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narsil4 Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 The seven pointed star might be considered to represent Westeros in a similar manner. Though I don't think there is any sort of official symbol on a national scale. The power of the Houses seems to keep things like national pride from gaining too much traction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The hairy bear Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 The first meaning you suggest (banners as a representation of a territory) is almost modern. In Westeros, as in the period Martin takes his inspiration from, banners would represent individuals. For instance, the grey direwolf on white banner belongs to Eddard Stark. It can only be used by his men. And some random Northmen couldn't wear the Stark shield without Eddard's permission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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