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− | + | A '''leviathan''' is a type of enormous whale, usually grey in color.{{ref|AFFC|45}} They are described as the oldest and largest creatures living in the entire world, implying they surpass even [[dragon]]s in size.{{ref|TWOIAF| Beyond the Free Cities: The Shivering Sea}} | |
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− | ==References | + | Leviathans are found in the [[Shivering Sea]] and are known to gather and breed in [[Lorath Bay]].{{ref|TWOIAF| The Free Cities: Lorath}} They also mate and birth at [[Leviathan Sound]].{{ref|TWOIAF| Beyond the Free Cities: East of Ib}} |
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+ | ==Culture== | ||
+ | According to [[ironborn]] legend, [[Nagga]], the first [[sea dragon]], was able to feed on [[kraken]]s and leviathans.{{ref|AFFC|19}} A black leviathan is included in the sigil of [[House Volmark]] of the [[Iron Islands]].{{ref|AFFC|11}} The longship ''[[Leviathan (ship)|Leviathan]]'' is part of the [[Iron Fleet]].{{ref|ADWD|56}} | ||
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+ | [[Ibbenese]] whalers hunt leviathans at [[Leviathan Sound]] from their strong ships.{{ref|TWOIAF| Beyond the Free Cities: Ib}} The waters of the northern [[Sunset Sea]] are said to have leviathans as large as islands.{{ref|FAB|Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Their Triumphs and Tragedies}} | ||
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+ | In the [[Merman's Court]], the great hall of the [[New Castle]] in [[White Harbor]], there is a painting of a kraken and a grey leviathan locked in battle.{{Ref|aDwD|15}} | ||
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+ | ==History== | ||
+ | Ser [[Eustace Hightower]]'s ''[[Lady Meredith]]'' encountered a pod of leviathans and was damaged by a white bull while returning to [[Oldtown]] in {{date|56}}. The ship redirected for the [[Summer Isles]], but would up in [[Sothoryos]].{{ref|FAB|The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Policy, Progeny, and Pain}} | ||
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+ | ==Recent Events== | ||
+ | ===''A Feast for Crows''=== | ||
+ | [[Leo Tyrell (son of Moryn)|Leo Tyrell]] insults [[Samwell Tarly]] of the [[Night's Watch]] by calling him a black-clad leviathan.{{ref|AFFC|45}} | ||
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+ | ==Quotes== | ||
+ | {{quote|Who shall be [[King of the Iron Islands|our king]] in [[Balon Greyjoy|Balon's]] place? Sing to me in the language of leviathan, that I may know his name.{{ref|AFFC|1}}|[[Aeron Greyjoy]] praying to the [[Drowned God]]}} | ||
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+ | {{quote|A fisherman may hook a grey leviathan, but it will drag him down to death unless he cuts it loose.{{ref|AFFC|18}}|[[Asha Greyjoy]] to [[Victarion Greyjoy]]}} | ||
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+ | ==References== | ||
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+ | [[es:Leviatán]] |
Revision as of 05:41, 7 February 2019
A leviathan is a type of enormous whale, usually grey in color.[1] They are described as the oldest and largest creatures living in the entire world, implying they surpass even dragons in size.[2]
Leviathans are found in the Shivering Sea and are known to gather and breed in Lorath Bay.[3] They also mate and birth at Leviathan Sound.[4]
Culture
According to ironborn legend, Nagga, the first sea dragon, was able to feed on krakens and leviathans.[5] A black leviathan is included in the sigil of House Volmark of the Iron Islands.[6] The longship Leviathan is part of the Iron Fleet.[7]
Ibbenese whalers hunt leviathans at Leviathan Sound from their strong ships.[8] The waters of the northern Sunset Sea are said to have leviathans as large as islands.[9]
In the Merman's Court, the great hall of the New Castle in White Harbor, there is a painting of a kraken and a grey leviathan locked in battle.[10]
History
Ser Eustace Hightower's Lady Meredith encountered a pod of leviathans and was damaged by a white bull while returning to Oldtown in 56 AC. The ship redirected for the Summer Isles, but would up in Sothoryos.[11]
Recent Events
A Feast for Crows
Leo Tyrell insults Samwell Tarly of the Night's Watch by calling him a black-clad leviathan.[1]
Quotes
Who shall be our king in Balon's place? Sing to me in the language of leviathan, that I may know his name.[12]
—Aeron Greyjoy praying to the Drowned God
A fisherman may hook a grey leviathan, but it will drag him down to death unless he cuts it loose.[13]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 45, Samwell V.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, Beyond the Free Cities: The Shivering Sea.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, The Free Cities: Lorath.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, Beyond the Free Cities: East of Ib.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 19, The Drowned Man.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 11, The Kraken's Daughter.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 56, The Iron Suitor.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, Beyond the Free Cities: Ib.
- ↑ Fire & Blood, Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Their Triumphs and Tragedies.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 15, Davos II.
- ↑ Fire & Blood, The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Policy, Progeny, and Pain.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 1, The Prophet.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 18, The Iron Captain.