Game Of Thrones (2011- ) is an American fantasy/drama tv-series which revolves around several noble families, who fight for control of the mythical land of Westeros.
Game Of Thrones is based on novel (A Song By Ice And Fire) written by George R. R. Martin. The cast list is very long still some familiar faces are Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke, and Natalie Dormer.
Well, nearly every one knows about this epic tv-series. I have put together a list of interesting facts and details about Game Of Thrones. Let’s have a look fellas.
12. Jack Gleeson (Joffrey) received a letter from author George R.R. Martin after the show aired, stating “Congratulations, everyone hates you!”
11. There is not a single character that appears in every episode of Game Of Thrones.
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10. Gandalf’s sword, Glamdring, from Lord of the Rings trilogy and Hobbit trilogy, is in the centre of the iron throne.
9. In the year 2012, over 160 baby girls in the U.S. were legally named “Khaleesi”, after the Emilia Clarke’s character in the show, although it is not the character’s name (Daenerys) but a title.
8. Game Of Thrones is the first TV series in history to be screened in IMAX theaters.
7. In Westeros, bastards (also ‘natural child’ or ‘baseborn’) born to nobles are given surnames different than their father’s, according to the region they were born in. These surnames are mostly associated with the geographic or climatic features of the respective regions.
I.e. in the Reach – the bastards surname is Flowers;
in the Westerlands – Hill;
in the Iron Islands – Pyke;
in the Riverlands – Rivers;
in Dorne – Sand;
in the North – Snow;
in the Vale – Stone;
in the Stormlands – Storm;
in the Crownlands – Waters.
The special surnames apply only to noble-born bastards, who are openly acknowledged by their noble parent. Therefore, bastards both of whose parents are commoners, or noble-born bastards that are unacknowledged by their noble parent (like Gendry) cannot use the special surname. A noble-born bastard can be legitimized by royal decree, thus is considered as trueborn child and changes the surname to the father’s. However, the social stigma of the bastard may not always be lifted even after legitimization.
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6. The official words of House Lannister “Hear Me Roar!” are seldom mentioned. Their unofficial motto “A Lannister always pays his debts” is often used, mostly in negative context, meaning that Lannisters always repay unkindness with unkindness.
5. According to George R.R. Martin, “The Lord of the Rings” was a major influence behind his “A Song of Ice and Fire” novels, which the television series is based on.
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4. This is the television series with the largest ever cast.
3. As of 2014, Game Of Thrones is the most watched HBO TV-Series of all time, with an average viewership of 16.1 million (Season 4), slightly ahead of a record which was previously held by The Sopranos (1999-2007).
2. Each season of Game Of Thrones shoots annually from July to December. Two units, the ‘Wolf’ and the ‘Dragon’, shoot concurrently in various countries.
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1. Many of the characters have nicknames, mostly based on specific deed, behavior or physical feature of the person in question. The nicknames can be derogatory (Kingslayer) or for mockery (Brienne the Beauty). For example:
Eddard Stark: Ned
Jaime Lannister: the Kingslayer
Tyrion Lannister: the Imp or Halfman
Varys: the Spider
Sandor Clegane: the Hound
Gregor Clegane: the Mountain that Rides (or simply the Mountain)
Petyr Baelish: Littlefinger
Jeor Mormont: the Old Bear
Loras Tyrell: Knight of Flowers
Olenna Tyrell: Queen of Thorns
Roose Bolton: Leech Lord
Aerys Targaryen: the Mad King
Viserys Targaryen: the Beggar King
Theon Greyjoy: the Turncloak
Melisandre: the Red Woman
Vargo Hoat: the Goat
Robb Stark: the Young Wolf
Brienne: the Beauty
Qhorin: Halfhand
Mance Rayder: the King Beyond the Wall
Davos Seaworth: the Onion Knight
Jon Umber Sr.: Greatjon
Jon Umber Jr.: Smalljon
Eddison Tollett: Dolorous Edd
Samwell Tarly: the Slayer
Gerold Hightower: the White Bull
Arthur Dayne: Sword of the Morning
Brynden Tully: Blackfish
Oberyn Martell: the Red Viper
Oberyn Martell’s bastard daughters: the Sand Snakes.
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