Elia Martell and Lyanna Stark: Beyond Rhaegar Targaryen's Shadow

Lyanna Stark and Elia Martell are often remembered because of their relation to Rhaegar Targaryen, and as the mothers of Rhaegar Targaryen's children. But as A Song of Ice and Fire's author George R.R. Martin loves to remind readers, the woman is important too. So how will Elia and Lyanna impact the story going forward, and what role will they play in their sons' futures?

Content Of This Video:
00:00 Intro
00:40 Rhaegar Isn't The Main Character In Elia And Lyanna's Stories
03:36 Jon Snow And Young Griff Are Intentionally Their Mother's Sons
07:19 Elia & Lyanna's Legacy Is About Them, Not Rhaegar
09:04 The Targaryens All Think They're The Main Characters, But That Doesn't Mean They're Right
11:05 Conclusion

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