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+ | [[File:Harpy_astapor.jpg|thumb|300px|A massive harpy atop a meeting hall on one of the ends of the Walk of Punishment.]] |
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+ | '''Harpies''' are a creatures whose likeness is used as the sigil of the [[Ghiscari Empire]], as well as the cities of [[Slaver's Bay]], where Ghiscari culture survives to this day. They are apparently mythological, as no living harpies have been reported in centuries. |
Harpies are shown as having the face and torso of a woman and the wings of a bird. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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===[[Season 3]]=== |
===[[Season 3]]=== |
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| − | Harpies are shown prominently in the city of [[Astapor]] on [[Slaver's Bay]]. A great statue of a harpy can be seen on the walls of |
+ | Harpies are shown prominently in the city of [[Astapor]] on [[Slaver's Bay]]. A great statue of a harpy can be seen on the walls of Astapor overlooking the bay.<ref>"[[Valar Dohaeris]]"</ref> |
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| + | The harpy of the Astapori flag is depicted holding, between her talons, a chain with open manacles on both ends.<ref>"[[Walk of Punishment]]"</ref> |
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| + | An enormous statue of a harpy dominates the skyline of [[Yunkai]].<ref>"[[The Rains of Castamere (episode)]]"</ref> |
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| + | Astapor Harpy title sequence.jpg|The harpy of Astapor, as shown in the title sequence. |
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| + | Ancient Ghis Harpy.jpg|A harpy statue from the city of [[Old Ghis]] as depicted in the [[Complete Guide to Westeros]]. |
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| + | Astapor city view.jpg|The statue of a harpy seen from a distance. |
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| + | Dany_GoodMasters3x03.jpg|The harpy of Astapor is traditionally depicted holding a chain with open manacles between its talons. |
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| + | Whip.jpg|The whip the [[Good Masters]] use to control the [[Unsullied]], with a handle shaped like a harpy. |
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| + | Unsullied Whip Concept Art.jpg|Concept art of the Unsullied whip. |
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| + | Harpie Statue Concept Art.jpg|Harpy statue concept art. |
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| + | </gallery> |
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==In the books== |
==In the books== |
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| − | In the ''[[Song of Ice and Fire]]'' novels, the harpy is the ancient sigil of the [[Ghiscari Empire]]. On the Ghiscari flag, the harpy is shown clutching a thunderbolt in its talons. [[Valyria]] destroyed the Ghiscari Empire and conquered its lands, but after the [[Doom of Valyria]] Ghiscari culture reasserted itself. The nation of Ghiscar, expanding from the city of [[New Ghis]], |
+ | In the ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' novels, the harpy is the ancient sigil of the [[Ghiscari Empire]], described as having a bat's wings, an eagle's talons, and a scorpion's tail. On the Ghiscari flag, the harpy is shown clutching a thunderbolt in its talons. [[Valyria]] destroyed the Ghiscari Empire and conquered its lands, but after the [[Doom of Valyria]] Ghiscari culture reasserted itself. The nation of Ghiscar, expanding from the island city of [[New Ghis]], bears the harpy on its flag. |
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| + | The city-states of Slaver's Bay (Astapor, [[Yunkai]] and [[Meereen]]), although not subject to the new Ghiscari kingdom of New Ghis, are Ghiscari in culture and origin and also employ the harpy as their sigil. The Astapori harpy holds a chain with open manacles, the Yunkish harpy holds a whip and an iron collar, while the Meereenese harpy holds nothing. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 23:38, 9 July 2014
A massive harpy atop a meeting hall on one of the ends of the Walk of Punishment.
Harpies are a creatures whose likeness is used as the sigil of the Ghiscari Empire, as well as the cities of Slaver's Bay, where Ghiscari culture survives to this day. They are apparently mythological, as no living harpies have been reported in centuries.
Harpies are shown as having the face and torso of a woman and the wings of a bird.
History
Season 3
Harpies are shown prominently in the city of Astapor on Slaver's Bay. A great statue of a harpy can be seen on the walls of Astapor overlooking the bay.[1]
The harpy of the Astapori flag is depicted holding, between her talons, a chain with open manacles on both ends.[2]
An enormous statue of a harpy dominates the skyline of Yunkai.[3]
Image gallery
In the books
In the A Song of Ice and Fire novels, the harpy is the ancient sigil of the Ghiscari Empire, described as having a bat's wings, an eagle's talons, and a scorpion's tail. On the Ghiscari flag, the harpy is shown clutching a thunderbolt in its talons. Valyria destroyed the Ghiscari Empire and conquered its lands, but after the Doom of Valyria Ghiscari culture reasserted itself. The nation of Ghiscar, expanding from the island city of New Ghis, bears the harpy on its flag.
The city-states of Slaver's Bay (Astapor, Yunkai and Meereen), although not subject to the new Ghiscari kingdom of New Ghis, are Ghiscari in culture and origin and also employ the harpy as their sigil. The Astapori harpy holds a chain with open manacles, the Yunkish harpy holds a whip and an iron collar, while the Meereenese harpy holds nothing.
References
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