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==In the books==
 
==In the books==
   
The Dothraki believe that the first human in the world emerged from the [[Womb of the World]] lake near [[Vaes Dothrak]], while riding the first horse, a thousand years ago. The dating of this isn't plausible as, unknown to the Dothraki, the civilizations on [[Westeros]], and in the [[Valyria|Valyrian Freehold]], have written histories dating back roughly six thousand years.
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The Dothraki believe that the first human in the world emerged from the [[Womb of the World]] lake near [[Vaes Dothrak]], while riding the first horse, a thousand years ago. The dating of this isn't plausible as, unknown to the Dothraki, the civilizations on [[Westeros]], and in the [[Valyria]]n Freehold, have written histories dating back roughly six thousand years.
   
 
==See also==
 
==See also==
 
*[http://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php/Great_Stallion Great Stallion at A Wiki of Ice and Fire]
 
*[http://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php/Great_Stallion Great Stallion at A Wiki of Ice and Fire]
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Revision as of 23:22, 6 July 2012

The Great Stallion is a horse deity revered by the Dothraki, mirroring the importance of these creatures in Dothraki culture.

Belief

There is little division in Dothraki society between what in other cultures might be called "religion" and "custom". The Dothraki are a very brave but also a very superstitious people, believing in a myriad number of signs and omens. A Dothraki khalasar will not go to war until various omens favor it, even if to all outside observers the time seems perfect to strike.[1] While they will honor agreements they have made, it widely known that the Dothraki "do things in their own time", waiting for favorable omens.[2]

Children are considered "blessings" from the Great Stallion.[3]

Practices

In the books

The Dothraki believe that the first human in the world emerged from the Womb of the World lake near Vaes Dothrak, while riding the first horse, a thousand years ago. The dating of this isn't plausible as, unknown to the Dothraki, the civilizations on Westeros, and in the Valyrian Freehold, have written histories dating back roughly six thousand years.

See also

References

  1. "Winter is Coming (episode)"
  2. "You Win or You Die"
  3. "Lord Snow]"