Just 'How Big' Was Balerion The Black Dread?

👇We Have A Patreon!👇
  / didyoucatchthis  

Dragons in George R.R. Martin's Book Series: Size Matters and Fire Reigns

Dragons are a defining element of George R.R. Martin's epic fantasy series, A Song of Ice and Fire. These magnificent creatures, capable of breathing fire and soaring through the clouds, hold immense power and inspire both awe and terror. While dragons come in various sizes throughout the series, none hold a candle (or perhaps a flaming breath) to the legendary Balerion the Black Dread.

Vhagar, the largest dragon seen so far in the television adaptation, is a behemoth. Imagine a colossal winged lizard, its shadow easily engulfing entire towns. VFX artists for the show estimated Vhagar's length to be a staggering 492 feet, making humans look like mere ants scurrying beneath her.

But for all her impressive size, Vhagar holds the unfortunate title of runner-up in the dragon size competition. Balerion the Black Dread, the mount of Aegon the Conqueror, was a true titan of the skies. Descriptions in the books suggest Balerion would have dwarfed even Vhagar. Estimates based on these descriptions place him at a mind-blowing 557 feet long – imagine a creature longer than two football fields!

Balerion's immense size translated directly into his power. He is said to have been able to devour entire animals whole, including large elephants, and his fiery breath could melt castles. His presence was a terrifying symbol of Targaryen dominance, casting a long shadow over the realm of Westeros.

While the dragons currently roaming the skies in the series may be impressive, they are mere hatchlings compared to the legendary Balerion the Black Dread. His size and power solidify his place as the undisputed king of the skies in A Song of Ice and Fire, a true embodiment of fire and fury.

http://didyoucatchthis.com
  / didyoucatchthis  
  / didyoucatchthis  
  / didyoucatchthistv  
  / diducatchthis  

Just 'How Big' Was Belarion The Black Dread?
   • Just 'How Big' Was Balerion The Black...  

#balerion #houseofthedragon #gameofthrones