The whole show of Game of Thrones relies heavily on dragons and these beasts are definitely one of the reasons behind the show’s massive success. However, since they were not the most verbal characters, it was obvious to overlook all the information about them that was woven into the narrative.
Game of Thrones Dragons
First, let us have a little recap about how these dragons got introduced to the show. At the wedding of Daenerys Targaryen to Khal Drogo in the very first episode of Game of Thrones, Illyrio Mopatis gifted Daenery three dragon eggs saying “The ages have turned them to stone, but they will always be beautiful” Who would’ve thought that these petrified eggs will manage to hatch life out of them which is exactly what happened.
We see at the climax of season 1 that all three eggs have been hatched and the first dragons to be born in centuries have come to the world when Daenery emerges at the Dragos funeral from its pyres. Rhaegal, Viserion, and Drogon are the names of three dragons, and today we will have a look at all three of them, but may I warn you before you go any further into Game of Thrones each dragon explained – Spoilers Ahead!
Rhaegal
This green and bronze scaled dragon was named after Daenerys’s oldest brother Rhaegar Targaryen who died before she was born. We were ultimately introduced to Rhaegar Targaryen during the flashback in Game of Thrones season 7 that revealed Jon Snow is his son and Dany’s nephew.
Unlike Drogon, Rhaegal is not so aggressive but rather it is a calm dragon just like Viserion, however, he will do anything to protect its mother if threatened even if he needs to be aggressive. He has also been taught by Daenerys to comply with verbal orders.
Nevertheless, Rhaegal is also one of the dragons who have permission to mount and was John’s ride during the battle of Winterfell in season 8. Agonizingly, Rhaegal was killed at the cost of Dragonstone by a scorpion bolt that pierced its neck.
Viserion
Viserion was named after Daenerys’s brother Viserys who was killed by Khal Drogo in season 1 after molten gold was poured over his head. Viserion has a mix of golden and cream-colored scales with white horns and spines.
This green-eyed dragon is not as aggressive as Drogon but is rather calm like Rhaegal and just like the other two dragons, he will do anything to protect its mother if threatened even if he needs to be aggressive. He has also been taught by Daenerys to comply with verbal orders.
In the “Beyond the Wall” episode of Game of Thrones Season 7, Viserion was killed by the Night King and then he resurrected him as a wight.
Viserion’s eyes changed to the distinctive blue of White Walkers and their wights once he evolved into an ice dragon. His wings are broken and shredded in numerous places, his scales appear to have lost their golden hue. Viserion no longer possesses free will because he is a wight dragon. Like any other wight in the Army of the Dead, he exclusively obeys the Night King’s orders.
Drogon
This red and black scaled dragon is named after Daenerys’s late husband Khal Drogo. Drogon is undeniably the largest and most dangerous of all Danys’s dragons. Drogon’s fire was demonstrated to be powerful enough at the Battle of King’s Landing to destroy the city’s structures, including the Red Keep, and break open the city gates.
Drogon is definitely the most aggressive of all the three dragons and just like others, he has also been taught by Daenerys to comply with verbal orders. Drogon has been the most of the battles as a personal mount of Daenerys. Additionally, he serves as Daenerys’ executioner, burning Samwell Tarly’s father Randyll, and younger brother Dickon among others who refused to bow their knee.
That takes us to the end of Game of Thrones Each Dragon Explained. There are other Dragons to mention as well such as Craxes who is ridden by the Prince Daemon Targaryen himself.
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