Aurochs

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An aurochs, by Kevin Catalan

An aurochs is a type of large wild cattle that once dwelled in the majority of Westeros, but through hunting and domestication the areas they are found in the wild have dwindled. 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.

History

An aurochs is said to have been used as a mount by the mythical Clarence Crabb, as horses could not bear his weight.[3]

After Daeron the Daring helped turn the tide of the Battle of the Honeywine in favor of the greens, Lord Ormond Hightower is recorded to have feasted the prince on aurochs and strongwine.[4]

Recent Events

A Game of Thrones

Grenn, a member of the Night's Watch, is given the nickname Aurochs by Ser Alliser Thorne.[5]

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.[6]

Six aurochs are roasted whole for a feast during the Tourney of the Hand.[7]

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.[8]

Aurochs bones are part of the armor worn by Rattleshirt and his mount.[8]

A Storm of Swords

Aurochs are empkoyed in the rearguard of Mance Rayder's army.[9]

The Winds of Winter

During the feast prior to the tourney for a place among the Brotherhood of the Winged Knights, three huge aurochs are roasted whole.[10]


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