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Monthly Archives: April 2015

Madness in the Medieval: Mental Health in Game of Thrones.

April 24, 2015by taylorski711

Abstract: This essay examines the medieval beliefs associated with mental illness. It then examines the mental health associated with four characters: Aerys Targaryen II, Joffrey Baratheon, Ramsay Bolton and Theon […]

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Medieval culture, Medieval history

The Red God and His Ancient Inspirations.

April 16, 2015by l9pendragon

The Red God has ancient inspirations from the religions of Zoroastrianism and Manichaeism.

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Ancient studies

Medieval Magic and the Lord of Light

April 8, 2015by trem7940

The Song of Ice and Fire created by George R.R. Martin, produced a greater interest in medievalism by enacting historical memory of events and people within the storyworld. Yet the […]

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Medieval culture, Medieval history

Education in Game of Thrones

April 8, 2015by swords2exile

Introduction Education today is a complex, multi-step affair.  Elementary school, high-school, and then a variety of options such as co-op, trades schools, colleges, and universities all offer a variety of […]

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Literary studies, Medieval culture, Medieval history, Television studies

Assassins and Assassinations in Game of Thrones and Their Historical Influences

April 8, 2015by moor5241

Assassins, the worlds of Game of Thrones and A Song of Ice and Fire are full of them. It is these assassins that are constantly taking things into their own […]

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Medieval history

Feminism and Misogyny in George R.R. Martin’s ‘The Princess and the Queen, or, The Blacks and the Greens’

April 7, 2015by robindaprato

Through exploring George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire, and more specifically his novella, The Princess and the Queen: The Blacks and the Greens, this essay will suggest that Martin challenges fantasy fiction’s tendency that often relegates female characters as being simplistic.

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Medieval culture

A Song of Ice and Fire/Game of Thrones and the Wars of the Roses

April 7, 2015by will3960

A Song of Ice and Fire and Game of Thrones have many different historical counterparts. The narrative and characters are not based on a single historical event or time period, […]

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Medieval history

Ancient Empires: The Valyrian Freehold and The Roman Republic

April 7, 2015by leex8990

Located along the southern peninsula of Essos, Valyria was once a modest kingdom comprised of mostly shepherds. Unbeknownst to the Valyrians and the surrounding kingdoms, the secret to their future […]

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Ancient studies

Huns, Mongols, and Dothraki

April 7, 2015by dick1140

Abstract This article reviews the literary representation of the Dothraki culture in George R.R. Martins A Song of Ice and Fire[1] as well the visual portrayal of the Dothraki in […]

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Medieval history

But We Are Not Men: Female Warriors and Weaponized Femininity in A Song of Ice and Fire and Game of Thrones

April 7, 2015by jazzfisher

It is inarguable that Westeros is a patriarchal world, and one that creates difficulties for women who wish to rise above the stereotypical “womanly” pursuits of marriage, childbirth, or the […]

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Fan studies, Medieval culture

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