What Actually Are Dragon Dreams? - ASOIAF
Summary
This episode explores the mechanics and history of "dragon dreams" in A Song of Ice and Fire, distinguishing them from other forms of prophecy like green dreams. It identifies which Targaryens and Blackfyres experience these involuntary visions and analyzes how they have historically driven the house's actions, from escaping Valyria to the obsession with hatching dragons. The discussion concludes by examining how these dreams often mislead dreamers into believing they are the Prince That Was Promised, ultimately serving as a catalyst for the Targaryens' role in the war against the dead.
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Introduction to Dragon Dreams
Defining Dragon Dreamers vs Other Visions
Who Can Have Dragon Dreams: The Targaryen Line
Why Some Targaryens Dream and Others Don't
The Nature of Dragon Dreams: Lack of Control
Comparing Dragon Dreams to Green Dreams
Incest, Blood Magic, and the Origins of Dreams
What Dragon Dreams Are: Visions of the Future
The Targaryen Path: From Valyria to Conquest
Short-Term Dreams: Daemon the Drunken and Daemon II
The Obsession with Hatching Dragon Eggs
The Prince That Was Promised Prophecy
Daenerys' Dreams and the Birth of Her Dragons
Post-Hatching Dreams and the Battle Against the Dead
Interpreting Prophecies: Targaryens and Bloodraven
Conclusion: The Truth and Symbolism of Dragon Dreams
Outro and Call to Action
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