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An aurochs is a type of large wild cattle that once dwelled in the majority of Westeros. However, because of hunting and domestication they have dwindled in the wild and are not often seen. One place reportedly still inhabited by wild aurochs is near the juncture of the kingsroad and the Green Fork of the Trident in the riverlands.[1] They still dwell beyond the Wall, where the Free Folk employ them to drag sledges.[2]
Aurochs are frequently used as a symbol of size, strength, stubbornness, and stupidity.[3] They have shaggy hair.[4][5]
Contents
History
An aurochs is said to have been used as a mount by the mythical Clarence Crabb, as horses could not bear his weight.[6]
After Daeron the Daring helped turn the tide of the Battle of the Honeywine in favor of the greens, Lord Ormund Hightower is recorded to have feasted the prince on aurochs and strongwine.[7]
Recent Events
A Game of Thrones
Grenn, a member of the Night's Watch, is given the nickname "Aurochs" by Ser Alliser Thorne.[3]
Samwell Tarly recounts how two warlocks from Qarth slaughtered a bull aurochs and made him bathe in the animal's hot blood in an attempt to make him brave.[8]
Six aurochs are roasted whole for a feast during the Tourney of the Hand.[9]
A Clash of Kings
During the harvest feast at Winterfell, one of the dishes is joints of aurochs roasted with leeks. Bran Stark has a slice of it served to Meera and Jojen Reed.[10]
Aurochs bones are part of the armor worn by Rattleshirt and his mount.[10]
A Storm of Swords
Aurochs are employed in the rearguard of Mance Rayder's army.[11]
Grenn notes he never liked when Ser Alliser called him "Aurochs", as he was saying he was big and stupid, but he doesn't mind when his friends use the name, as an aurochs is strong and fierce.[12]
The Winds of Winter
During the feast prior to the tourney for a place among the Brotherhood of Winged Knights, three huge aurochs are roasted whole.[13]
External links
- Aurochs - Wikipedia article on the real-world extinct animal
References
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 15, Sansa I.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Prologue.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 A Game of Thrones, Chapter 19, Jon III.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 69, Jon IX.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 5, Samwell I.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 14, Brienne III.
- ↑ The Princess and the Queen.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 26, Jon IV.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 29, Sansa II.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 21, Bran III.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 15, Jon II.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 33, Samwell II.
- ↑ The Winds of Winter, Chapter Alayne I.
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