‘Game Of Thrones’ Season 7 Theories: Will the Jon Snow, Azor Ahai, Daenerys Theory Come True? [Spoilers]

Warning: The following post contains spoilers for Game of Thrones Season 7.

As Game of Thrones fans know, there are as many fan theories as there are characters on the hit TV show. Translation: there are a lot.

One of the more provocative Game of Thrones theories that have been circulating for some time involves Jon Snow (Kit Harington) and Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke). The last living Targaryens, unless you believe the “Tyrion is a Targaryen” theory, in which case there are three. That is a subject for another article though.

As you might have heard or read by now on the Inquisitr, Jon and Daenerys are set to meet for the very first time in Season 7. Apparently without the knowledge they are biologically related as nephew and aunt.

Nevertheless, many fans believe this meeting will lead to the mega popular Game of Thrones characters finding true love, and fulfilling a heartrending prophecy, in the process.

The question is who will this sad fate befall? It is time to dig into the Jon Snow/Azor Ahai/Daenerys fan theory.

First things first, who is Azor Ahai?

Azor Ahai was an admired warrior who defeated the White Walkers during the original Long Night. Azor Ahai is the one who forged Lightbringer, a sword said to be made of fire. In order to complete it so he could vanquish the White Walkers; he sacrificed his wife, killing her with the sword. In doing so, her soul combined with the steel, forging Lightbringer.

Who is the “Prince That Was Promised?”

The “Prince That Was Promised” is said to be a reincarnation of Azor Ahai. Melisandre (Carice van Houten) has repeatedly stated that she believes Jon is the reincarnation of Azor Ahai. It is unclear if she believes he has always been so. Or if this took place when Jon died and R’hllor (presumably) brought him back to life.

Since Jon returned from the dead seeming to be his original self, it appears unlikely that Azor Ahai is a dominating factor in Jon’s personality. That is if Azor Ahai is even present, at all.

What about “the last hero?”

The “last hero of the First Men” is believed to be a separate person from Azor Ahai, though that is open to interpretation. He lived thousands of years before the story of Game of Thrones began. This next bit is exceedingly interesting and possibly very important.

Is Jon actually the second coming of the “last hero?”

The last hero was the sole survivor of a unit attacked by various magical creatures, whilst in the far north. He would eventually start the Night’s Watch.

What ultimately became of him is unknown. If you believe the alleged Season 7 plot leak, what happens with Jon in Season 7 will heavily mirror what happened to “the last hero.”

What is the Azor Ahai/Dany theory?

According to the Azor Ahai theory posted on Reddit by user ‘OneEyedCheshire,’ Jon is Azor Ahai, and as such, he will fall in love with, and eventually kill Daenerys to create a new Lightbringer, therefore fulfilling the prophecy. You can read the entire theory here.

Is it possible that Jon is not Azor Ahai?

Yes. Melisandre is one of the main proponents of this theory. She originally believed Stannis was Azor Ahai. She was clearly wrong about that and has been wrong about many things since. It is possible her belief about Jon is another in a long line of errors.

It is worth mentioning that Maester Aemon, Daenerys’ uncle and Jon’s great-uncle, believed the prophecy did not necessarily apply to a male, even though the prophesied is referred to in the masculine form as the “Prince That Was Promised.” Nevertheless, Maester Aemon believed the prophecy could apply to a woman, and that Dany might be that promised person.

How did Aemon arrive at that conclusion?

He believed it, under the guise that Daenerys was the last living Targaryen, apparently unaware of Jon’s true origins. Had he known of his great-nephew’s existence, he might have believed otherwise.

If Dany is the one that was promised then we could be in for a role reversal. Could it be Dany who kills Jon?

Yes, Dany

Where a lot of this fan theory stems from is a prophecy, popularly referred to as “Deanerys’ Three Treasons.” According to this prophecy, Dany will “know” three treasons; one for “blood,” one for “gold,” and one for “love.”

It is not clear if Daenerys is the victim of these betrayals or the perpetrator. If you believe that she is the latter, she could be the one who betrays Jon.

Why would Dany do that?

For the same reason, Jon supposedly would. She could be the reincarnation of Azor Ahai.

In Summation

Jon killing Dany for the greater good goes against everything in his code. It would betray the very fabric of his character. Jon is one of Game of Thrones‘ predominate moral centers. Unless Dany goes mad, it is hard to imagine him justifying such a dire action.

It makes more sense that Daenerys, a leader who has shown an unyielding will to ruthlessly pursue what she believes is for the greater good, is capable of carrying out Azor Ahai’s prophecy.

The only problem is Azor Ahai was a skilled swordsman and Daenerys has never held one. Would she have enough swordsmanship to wield one in a battle against the White Walkers? This is a magically inclined universe, so anything is possible.

We will all learn more when Game of Thrones Season 7 premieres next summer on HBO.

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