Maid of the seas

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The Prince of Pentos with the maid of the fields and the maid of the seas

The maid of the seas[1] or maid of the sea[2] is a title given to a young maid of the Free City of Pentos. Every year a new maid of the seas is chosen.

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Every year the Prince of Pentos deflowers the maid of the fields and the maid of the seas on the first day of the year.[1][2] This ritual is meant to ensure the continued prosperity of Pentos on land and at sea.[2]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 1, Tyrion I.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 The World of Ice & Fire, The Free Cities: Pentos.