Is Aegon actually a Targaryen?
Aegon (Little Griff) is not actually the baby of Rhaegar Targaryen and Elia Martell, but is a Blackfyre impostor that Varys and Illyrio Mopatis are propping up as a real Targaryen. He is descended from the female Blackfyre line (all the males were killed).
Is Young Griff the Mummers dragon?
Young Griff, alias “Aegon Targaryen,” may well be that “mummer’s dragon,” a false Targaryen under the control of Varys, who was once a mummer. Many fans believe Aegon is secretly a Blackfyre, the bastard offshoot of the Targaryens that repeatedly tried to overthrow them.
Is Young Griff Rhaegar’s son?
Young Griff / Aegon claims that he is the son of Rhaegar, rescued by Varys during the Sack of King’s Landing through the forces of Tywin Lannister. Tywin has sent Ser Gregor Clegane and Ser Amory Lorch to kill Rhaegars family to secure the throne for Robert Baratheon.
Is Aegon Illyrio son?
Son of Illyrio Mopatis Illyrio Mopatis is noted to have had a wife with Valyrian features in the past, and it may be that Aegon is her son by Illyrio. This would explain why Illyrio was seemingly eager to help Viserys and Daenerys to make their claim for the Iron Throne, yet apparently wanted nothing in return.
Who is the Mummer’s dragon?
A literally mummer’s is a cloth dragon on a stick used in plays and festivals. It could imply that someone (probably Aegon) is a fake. But Varys is a former mummer (actor) and regularly used his mummer skills, he also is Aegon’s biggest behind the scenes.
How is Aegon alive?
Aegon Targaryen (son of Rhaegar)/Theories. A source of speculation that has existed for years within the fandom is whether or not Aegon Targaryen survived. A Dance With Dragons reveals that the character is alive and living under the false name of Young Griff in order to hide his true identity.
Will Rhaegar Targaryen be in House of dragons?
Taking place around 200 years before Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon will be putting the focus squarely on House Targaryen. Alongside Dany, the only other Targaryens were her brother, Viserys, as well as Maester Aemon, Jon Snow, and (in flashbacks) the Mad King Aerys II and Prince Rhaegar.
Is Aegon Targaryen khaleesi’s brother?
Aerys was father to three kids: Rhaegar (read all about him here), Viserys and Daenerys. Jon is actually Aegon Targaryen, RHAEGAR and LYANNA’s son. And thanks to the annulment and secret marriage, he’s their legitimate son – so the rightful heir to the throne. So Daenerys is Rhaegar’s baby sister.
Who killed the Targaryen babies?
Behind the scenes information She was married to Prince Rhaegar Targaryen, heir to Aerys II, and bore him two children: Rhaenys and Aegon. She and her children were killed by Gregor Clegane on the orders of Tywin Lannister during the Sack of King’s Landing, at the end of Robert’s Rebellion.