A Song of Ice and Fire: Tower, Tower, Joy, Joy Part 1
Preston Jacobs・10 minutes read
Jon Snow is speculated to be the child of Rhaegar Targaryen and Lyanna Stark due to events at the Tower of Joy, with implications of being a secret king and the prince that was promised. Ned Stark's doubts about Jon's parentage, Rhaegar's obsession with prophecy, and mysterious events at the Harrenhal tourney hint at a complex and manipulated backstory surrounding Jon's birth.
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- Jon Snow's true parentage is shrouded in mystery, with strong evidence suggesting he is the child of Rhaegar Targaryen and Lyanna Stark, potentially making him a hidden king and the prince that was promised.
- The circumstances surrounding Jon Snow's birth and the events at the Tower of Joy indicate a complex web of prophecy, manipulation, and secrecy, raising questions about his destiny and the true intentions of those involved.
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Is Jon Snow really Ned Stark's son?
Many believe Jon Snow is not Ned Stark's son but the child of Rhaegar Targaryen and Lyanna Stark due to circumstances at the Tower of Joy. The presence of the Kingsguard at the tower fuels theories that they were protecting the Targaryen heir, suggesting Jon is secretly a king and the prince that was promised. Ned's lack of consideration of Jon as special also indicates doubts about Jon's parentage, especially Rhaegar's involvement.
Why was Jon Snow recruited to the Night's Watch?
Maester Luwin hints at Jon's special nature, leading to his recruitment to the Night's Watch, possibly manipulated by Luwin. Despite Ned never considering Jon as special, his recruitment suggests that there may have been hidden motives behind sending Jon to the Wall.
What was Rhaegar Targaryen's obsession with prophecy?
Rhaegar's obsession with prophecy led him to believe that Lyanna was the ideal mother for the prince that was promised, culminating in the Harrenhal tourney. Events at the tourney, including Rhaegar crowning Lyanna, suggest a premeditated plan involving cheating and manipulation, hinting at the depth of Rhaegar's belief in prophecy.
What happened at the Tower of Joy?
Ned's journey to the Tower of Joy with Howland Reed resulted in the deaths of three Kingsguard, revealing Lyanna in a bed of blood, asking Ned to promise her something, leading to a mysterious outcome. Lyanna's request to Ned and the circumstances surrounding her death have fueled speculation about Jon Snow's true parentage and the secrets hidden at the Tower of Joy.
Why did Lyanna Stark ask Ned to care for Jon?
Lyanna was found by Ned in a bed of blood after giving birth, leading to speculation that she requested Ned to care for Jon. The circumstances at the Tower of Joy, including the presence of the Kingsguard and Ned's promise to Lyanna, suggest a deeper connection between Jon Snow's parentage and the events surrounding his birth.
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"Jon Snow: Secret Targaryen Prince or Bastard?"
- Many believe Jon Snow is not Ned Stark's son but the child of Rhaegar Targaryen and Lyanna Stark due to circumstances at the Tower of Joy.
- Lyanna was found by Ned in a bed of blood after giving birth, leading to speculation that she requested Ned to care for Jon.
- The Kingsguard's presence at the tower fuels theories that they were protecting the Targaryen heir, suggesting Jon is secretly a king and the prince that was promised.
- Maester Luwin hints at Jon's special nature, leading to his recruitment to the Night's Watch, possibly manipulated by Luwin.
- Ned never considers Jon as special, indicating doubts about Jon's parentage, especially Rhaegar's involvement.
- Rhaegar's obsession with prophecy led him to believe Lyanna was the ideal mother for the prince that was promised, culminating in the Harrenhal tourney.
- Events at the tourney, including Rhaegar crowning Lyanna, suggest a premeditated plan involving cheating and manipulation.
- Ned's journey to the Tower of Joy with Howland Reed results in the deaths of three Kingsguard, revealing Lyanna in a bed of blood, asking Ned to promise her something, leading to a mysterious outcome.
