The massive volcano explosion that wiped away their civilization is reminiscent of Pompeii in Rome or Volcanic Eruption At Thera In 1646 BC not far from Crete. To me they are Greek/ancient Roman, the ancient Targaryen cities filled with advanced technology sound like the classical civilizations of Rome and Greece where modern day Westeros is the medieval age Europe. They are mythic and wielded technology far ahead of their time before it was all destroyed by a massive volcano blast. The Targaryens are the house that put westeros on the map and civilized the continent. This is much like how Prussia (and the Bismarck) tried to once again unite a broken Germany by appealing to honor and shared history. The similarities continue, a main theme in the latest season of GoT was Jon Stark trying to unite the smaller houses that once pledged loyalty to house Stark to once again join through appeals to honor and shared history. The parallels do not end there, the common Stark saying “Ice and Iron” is very reminiscent of the phrase “Blood and Iron” coined by the German Chancellor Otto Von Bismarck a little before WWI. A proud Northern house with an obsession for Honor. So I’ve decided to combine both my passions and match each of the main Nine houses of Westeros to a European country.
I also love nationalism and unique national identifies, like those displayed in Europe. I love Game of Thrones, I’ve read all the books twice (and own them all) and have watched the whole show so far.
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