MYTH AND PROPHECY

⭐ Myth as a Legitimizing Force

In Religious Studies, myth is not “false story,” but a narrative that expresses foundational truths for a community. In Westeros, myth shapes:

• Destiny

• Kingship

• Morality

• Collective expectations

  
  

1. The Prophecy of Azor Ahai

This prophecy resembles messianic narratives from Judaism, Christianity, Zoroastrianism, and Islamic Mahdism. It functions as: ✔ A political motivator ✔ A moral test ✔ A visionary promise ✔ A justification for violence

Characters interpret the prophecy through their own biases, demonstrating what Weber calls “charismatic authority.”

2. Jon Snow’s Resurrection

This moment mimics themes found in the resurrection traditions in Christianity and other religious systems:

• Death transformed into purpose

• Divine validation of leadership

• Sacrificial love as a pathway to moral authority
  

In the story world, Jon’s resurrection becomes a mythic shift — he moves from hero to messianic figure, not through his own desire but through communal interpretation.