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Aerys II Targaryen is Viserys, Daenerys, and Rhaegar’s father. He was the king before Robert seized the throne from him. Aerys became known as the “Mad King” due to his capriciousness and mental instability. Jaime killed Aerys during Robert’s Rebellion, even though Jaime had sworn to protect Aerys as a member of the Kingsguard. That murder earns Jaime the nickname “Kingslayer.”
Aerys II Targaryen Quotes in A Game of Thrones
The A Game of Thrones quotes below are all either spoken by Aerys II Targaryen or refer to Aerys II Targaryen. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
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Chapter 72: Daenerys
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As she climbed down off the pyre, she noticed Mirri Maz Duur watching her. “You are mad,” the godswife said hoarsely.
“Is it so far from madness to wisdom?” Dany asked. “Ser Jorah, take this maegi and bind her to the pyre […] I thank you, Mirri Maz Duur,” she said, “for the lessons you have taught me.”
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Aerys II Targaryen Quotes in A Game of Thrones
The A Game of Thrones quotes below are all either spoken by Aerys II Targaryen or refer to Aerys II Targaryen. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
).
Chapter 72: Daenerys
Quotes
As she climbed down off the pyre, she noticed Mirri Maz Duur watching her. “You are mad,” the godswife said hoarsely.
“Is it so far from madness to wisdom?” Dany asked. “Ser Jorah, take this maegi and bind her to the pyre […] I thank you, Mirri Maz Duur,” she said, “for the lessons you have taught me.”
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