A Song of Ice and Fire: The Chosen One Problem

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Pop DNA

Rhonda Watts and Erin O'Loughlin

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Pop DNA traces the roots of your favorite pop culture works. We're Erin and Rhonda, and we are big old nerds. We love dissecting our favorite movies, TV shows, and more, and we're really into how literature, history, and culture have impacted the works we consume. We explore connections across mediums, from the classic novels we see reflected in our favorite horror movies, to the politics in superhero franchises, to the influence of Shakespeare in, like, literally everything. There are also bad jokes. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram!

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A Song of Ice and Fire: The Chosen One Problem

Pop DNA

1 hour 9 minutes 26 seconds

11 months ago

A Song of Ice and Fire: The Chosen One Problem

Why do so many fantasy stories center on the protagonist fulfilling a "Chosen One" prophecy?

We don't really answer that this week, but we do talk about the undercurrent of prophecy in Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon, the "Song of Ice and Fire" that this universe is named for. We also look briefly at how specifically Chosen One prophecies are present in many of our favorite fantasy works, and how prophecy is often tied to religion, and we explore some of the major religions of Westeros.

We also open with our favorite segment, Wig Watch! Go to our Instagram to see the wigs we talk about.