Night's King Azor Ahai
David Lightbringer・33 minutes read
Some characters in the story, like Stannis and Jon Snow, exhibit characteristics of both Azor Ahai and Night's King, hinting at a thematic connection between the hero who caused the Long Night and the villain who created the Others. The text proposes that Jon Snow, similar to Stannis, embodies the roles of Azor Ahai and the Night's King, potentially symbolizing a dragon king and a father of the Others.
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- Stannis and Jon Snow are intricately linked to both Azor Ahai and Night's King symbolism, embodying traits and actions that parallel the roles of these mythological figures, suggesting a complex interplay between heroism and villainy in their characters.
- The narrative intertwines the concepts of Azor Ahai and the Night's King, proposing a thematic connection where the hero who ended the Long Night might have transformed into the villain who created the Others, blurring the lines between savior and antagonist in a compelling and intricate manner.
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Recent questions
Who is Azor Ahai?
A legendary figure in Game of Thrones.
What is the Night's King archetype?
A symbolic figure associated with darkness and sorcery.
What is the significance of Val in Game of Thrones?
A character potentially symbolizing the Night's Queen.
How does Jon Snow relate to Azor Ahai?
Jon Snow embodies traits of Azor Ahai.
What is the relationship between Stannis and the Night's King?
Stannis exhibits traits akin to the Night's King.
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Summary
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"Stannis and Jon: Azor Ahai Kings"
- The white knights of the Kingsguard are symbolically linked to the White Walkers, suggesting they were created as a Kingsguard for a royal figure among the Others.
- Night's King and Queen are theorized to have created the Others during the Long Night, with the Others possibly being clones of Night's King.
- Night's King, the creator of the Others, is suggested to be a dragon king, drawing parallels between the Kingsguard and the Others.
- Azor Ahai is proposed as the dragon king who fathered the Others, with Stannis embodying the Azor Ahai archetype through his actions and symbolism.
- Stannis, resembling Azor Ahai, also exhibits traits akin to Night's King, such as taking the Nightfort as his seat and leading an army south to invade Westeros.
- Stannis's use of sorcery to command respect mirrors Night's King's use of strange sorceries to control his followers.
- Stannis's transformation through giving his seed to Melisandre aligns with the idea of Night's King being transformed by Night's Queen.
- Stannis's symbolic description, including references to shadows, darkness, and blue eyes, further connects him to the Night's King archetype.
- Stannis's depiction in Daenerys's vision in the House of the Undying reinforces his association with both Azor Ahai and Night's King symbolism.
- Jon Snow is identified as another character embodying both Azor Ahai and Night's King symbolism, with Melisandre seeing him as Azor Ahai reborn in the flames.
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Jon Snow: Azor Ahai Reborn and Night's King
- Mel focuses on seeing Azor Ahai reborn in her flames, expecting Stannis but seeing Jon Snow instead.
- Melisandre helps resurrect Jon, possibly putting his spirit back in his body, still perplexed by the situation.
- If Jon becomes powered by Ralor, he should be able to light his sword on fire with his blood, similar to Beric.
- Jon's name, Snow, hints at Azor Ahai and Night's King connections, symbolizing a cold version of Azor Ahai.
- Jon's dream of defending the wall with a burning red sword hints at his role as Azor Ahai reborn.
- Jon's dream depicts him killing Ygritte with a flaming sword, echoing Azor Ahai killing Nissa Nissa.
- Jon's dream shows him defending the wall against the forces of the Others, aligning with Azor Ahai reborn's supposed duty.
- Jon's dream correlates to the Last Hero archetype, with him being alone against the Others after his companions die.
- Jon's dream includes him fighting Robb, suggesting parallels to Night's King and Brandon the Breaker Stark.
- Jon's dream symbolizes his transformation into a Night's King figure, breaking Night's Watch oaths and facing shame and darkness.
26:58
"Jon Snow's Potential as Night's King"
- Val is described in white attire with blue eyes, a honey-colored braid, and flushed cheeks from the cold, captivating Jon Snow with her beauty.
- Val's interactions with Jon Snow hint at her potential role as a symbolic Night's Queen, especially when she returns from meeting Tormund and the wildlings, dressed in white with blue eyes, resembling a winter queen.
- Ghost, Jon Snow's direwolf, is described as a white shadow at Jon's side, reflecting the fiery nature of Azor Ahai's seed and soul, potentially linking Jon to the Night's King and the creation of the Others.
- The text suggests that Jon Snow, like Stannis, embodies the combined roles of Azor Ahai and the Night's King, with implications of being a dragon king and a symbolic father of the Others.
- The narrative implies a thematic connection between Azor Ahai and the Night's King, suggesting that the hero who caused the Long Night could have transformed into the villain who created the Others, aligning with the idea of Night's King as a fearless warrior akin to Azor Ahai.
