Within the universe created by George RR Martin and his popular TV adaptation “Game of Thrones” and “House of the Dragon”, there are many words and phrases in fictional languages that have had an undeniable relevance. Perhaps the most iconic is the ‘Dracarys’. But what exactly does it mean and why do dragons respond to this word with fire?
The Meaning of ‘Dracarys’ and Its Impact on ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘House of the Dragon’
“Dracarys” comes from the ancient Valyrian language of the extinct Valyrian civilization. In this language, it literally translates as “dragon’s fire”. Valyria was known for its dominance of dragons and created a language that was not only used in everyday communication, but also in the control and training of these winged creatures, which have the ability to fly, breathe fire and fight. Because of these characteristics, dragons were considered a symbol of power.
One of the families that belonged to Valyria was the Targaryens. Upon their arrival in Westeros, riding their dragons, they managed to conquer the Seven Kingdoms.
Although it’s often mentioned in the books, TV audiences first heard it on “Game of Thrones” when Daenerys Targaryen was trying to get her three baby dragons to learn to breathe fire so they could burn flesh to devour her.
Why do the Targaryens use this word to command their dragons?
She states that, being the last young Targaryen, she knows very little about dragons, but she knew that “Dracarys” was the word used to attack an enemy with a flame of fire that came from the mouths of said animals.
This turned out to be true, because when “House of the Dragon” was released, Rhaenyra Targaryen was heard using it to tell her dragon Syrax to breathe fire to burn the lifeless bodies of her mother and brother, who died hours after their birth.
‘Dracarys’ ended up becoming a mark of power and control that the Targaryens exercised over their dragons and apparently could only be performed by the riders on their dragon and not the others, so it could be said that it was a well regulated force.
For her part, Daenerys uses “Dracarys” in many critical situations to kill her enemies, such as when freeing the slaves of Astapor or in her battle for the Iron Throne in King’s Landing. Their Taragaryen ancestors do the same in war, for when the dragon riders utter it, they set their beasts to breathe fire against either another dragon or humans.
While not all Targaryens seem to have the same affinity for dragons as Daenerys, the word “Dracarys” remains a key element in the dynamic between these mythical creatures and their riders because it represents the connection that allows them to control the destructive firepower of dragons. .
In addition to its practical function, the ‘Dracarys’ has taken on deep symbolism in the world of pop culture. It represents the heritage of Valyria, the heritage of the Targaryens and the destructive and destructive power of dragons. Every time she utters it, she invokes not only the literal fire of dragons, but also the figurative fire of Daenerys’ determination and indomitable will.
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