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A eunuch is a man who has been castrated, either prior to puberty or afterwards. Most people would not volunteer their young sons to become eunuchs and most men would not choose to be castrated. Therefore most eunuchs are slaves who have had no choice in the matter. The most famous eunuchs are the Unsullied
Eunuchs in Essos
Eunuchs are far more common in Essos than Westeros, they make popular slaves. In Yunkai, slaves are made into eunuchs made by cutting only the testicles off. [1] The Unsullied are eunuch slave soldiers, trained from a young age in Astapor. They are fully castrated - penis and testicles cut - and their manhoods burned at the altar of the Lady of Spears.
Eunuchs in Westeros
In Westeros castration appears to serve more as a severe punishment and deterrent. [2] Varys is a known eunuch who has risen to the influential and powerful position of Master of Whisperers however he was made a eunuch in Myr, not Westeros.
Known eunuchs
- Varys
- Grey Worm
- Hero
- Stalwart Shield
- Ser Lucamore Strong – gelded as punishment
Quotes
Even those who lack a man’s parts may still have a man’s heart, Your Grace. [3]
References and Notes
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 23, Daenerys II.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 13, The Soiled Knight
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 11, Daenerys II.