2/13/2023 0 Comments Rome and game of thronesThese two figures represent the black sheep of their families. (As always, please excuse any language- it is after all Game of Thrones) Any quote from the books will not reveal any spoilers or new information. In this post, I will attempt to analyze some of these historic references that may be obvious or not so obvious. While it is known that a majority of the history that Game of Thrones is based on is much later than Ancient Rome (1400′s or later) I would argue that there are several examples from Ancient Rome that relate to this series.ĭISCLAIMER: If you are new to the series and are not up to date on the HBO series’ episodes, I should warn you that there are spoilers ahead! I will not be discussing any events that lie beyond the current HBO series (OathKeeper Episode S4E4) as I do not wish to deter those who have not read the books from this post. While most fans of the series thoroughly enjoy the refreshing originality of the series others would say that Game of Thrones is simply a fantastical interpretation of actual historic events and themes. The popular book and television series, Game of Thrones, portrays a world rich with magic, adventure, romance, and history. Game of Thrones and Ancient Rome: Part II
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