A Dragon's Legacy Misrepresented

George R.R. Martin, the mastermind behind the "A Song of Ice and Fire" series, has recently taken to his blog to voice his frustration over a significant error in HBO's adaptations of his work. Both "Game of Thrones" and its prequel "House of the Dragon" have committed what Martin deems an egregious mistake concerning the depiction of the Targaryen sigil, a symbol central to the series' lore.

A Lesson in Heraldry

For those less familiar with medieval heraldry, Martin's dragons are meticulously designed with two legs and two wings, following a logical anatomical structure.

However, the shows have often depicted the Targaryen dragons with four legs, a detail that Martin cannot overlook. In a recent blog post, he explained that this deviation from his carefully constructed lore is not just a minor oversight but a fundamental error that undermines the realism and internal consistency of his world​​​​.

The Origin of the Error

Martin pointed out that "Game of Thrones" initially got the sigil right, depicting two-legged dragons in the first few seasons.

However, this accuracy slipped as the series progressed, particularly noticeable when Daenerys' fleet appeared with sails bearing the incorrect four-legged dragons. The issue was further compounded in "House of the Dragon," where the showrunners chose to maintain this inaccurate portrayal for the sake of consistency with "Game of Thrones" rather than correcting it​​.

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