A brief history of why the Targaryens can't seem to stop marrying each other — and a refresher on why it didn't turn out well for them in the end.
Audiences will have to wait to see how King Viserys will react to learning his daughter and brother are married. But considering Episode 7 reveals that two of Viserys’ other children — Aegon and Helaena — are betrothed to each other, any objections wouldn’t be because the newlyweds are niece and uncle.Whether you’re new to Westeros or making a long-awaited return, here’s everything you need know about the ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel, updated weekly.
It is not! In fact, the first marriage between Targaryen siblings after King Aegon I conquered Westeros led to the first uprising against the monarchy. When Aegon the Conqueror took over Westeros, he was already married to his sisters, so the Faith did not comment on these unions. Plus, the Targaryens hadBut the Faith and the faithful did not remain as silent for King Aegon’s descendants. During the reign of Aegon’s son, King Aenys, the king’s half-brother Prince Maegor caused a rift between the Targaryens and the Faith by taking on a second wife. King Aenys caused further anger by marrying his eldest daughter to his eldest son.
“Game of Thrones” fans remember that paramours Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen are nephew and aunt.When King Jaehaerys I took his place on the Iron Throne, he did what his father and uncle could not: He patched things up with the Faith of the Seven.
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