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Fans spot a parallel between Aegon II and Daenerys flying to battle

There’s parallels in leadership and advice between the two characters.

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July 14, 2024

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Fans of House of the Dragon have noticed intriguing parallels between Aegon II and Daenerys Targaryen, particularly in how their councils advised them. These similarities highlight the intricate connections between the two series and add depth to the storytelling.

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11/21/2024 02:28 pm GMT

Aegon II and Daenerys: heedless of counsel

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In both House of the Dragon and Game of Thrones, the advice given to leaders by their councils plays a critical role. For instance, in Game of Thrones, Tyrion Lannister advised Daenerys Targaryen not to attack King’s Landing. However, Daenerys ignored this counsel, flew to the city, and unleashed her fury, burning it down.

A similar situation unfolds in House of the Dragon. Aegon II was advised not to take action, yet he flew to the Battle of Rook’s Rest. He and his dragon Sunfyre fought fiercely against Meleys before Aemond joined and attacked them both. These moments of disregarding counsel and taking decisive, often destructive action create a compelling parallel between the two characters.

Fans have noticed these parallel:

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Ved Prabhudesai is an avid enthusiast of all things pop culture. He has a special interest in the field of animation and art, with a background in Fine Arts and Digital Media Arts. He has begun his first into the field of Entertainment Journalism with Wiki of Thrones, and has been writing for them since 2023. He also has experience working as a screenplay writer, animator and comic book artist. His hobbies include holding discussions and organising events focused around pop culture, dissecting the importance of media in today's world. He began reading A Song Of Ice And Fire shortly before Game of Thrones debuted on HBO. He has followed the series religiously and has spent hours reading Wikis learning about Targaryen history and possible plot points we will see in the Winds of Winter.