--- ---  # This _Game of Thrones_ Theory May Confirm the Savior of Westeros  by [Megan McCluskey](https://time.com/author/megan-mccluskey/)  ## Megan McCluskey Staff Writer Aug 3, 2017 5:42 PM UTC  Conleth Hill, Peter Dinklage, Nathalie Emmanuel, Emilia Clarke, Liam Cunningham and Kit Harington in Game of Thrones Conleth Hill, Peter Dinklage, Nathalie Emmanuel, Emilia Clarke, Liam Cunningham and Kit Harington in Game of ThronesMacall B. Polay—HBO  by [Megan McCluskey](https://time.com/author/megan-mccluskey/)  ## Megan McCluskey Staff Writer Aug 3, 2017 5:42 PM UTC **Warning:** This post contains spoilers for season seven of [_Game of Thrones_](http://time.com/game-of-thrones-2017/). [Daenerys Targaryen](http://time.com/4882437/game-of-thrones-daenerys-targaryen-dothraki/) and [Jon Snow](http://time.com/4884087/game-of-thrones-daenerys-targaryen-prophecy-r-l-j-theory/) have both been declared the Prince Who Was Promised — a prophesied savior in the religion of R’hllorwho is the reincarnation of legendary hero Azor Ahai — by Red Priestesses of the Lord of Light. And at this point in the _Game of Thrones_ universe, there’s a strong argument to be made to support either character. “Prophecies are dangerous things,” [Melisandre recently told Dany](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=%5FHLFdg7CRkI). “I believe you have a role to play, as does another — The King in the North, Jon Snow.” While the common interpretation of the prophecy seems to make Jon the more likely candidate, Missandei helpfully pointed out that the word “prince” is considered gender-neutral in High Valyrian, meaning the proper translation is the Prince _or Princess_ Who Was Promised. This is an important distinction, especially considering that some fans believe there is evidence to confirm the Mother of Dragons is actually the chosen one. **MORE:** **To stay up to date on everything** **_Game of Thrones_** **, follow our all-encompassing** [**Facebook**](https://www.facebook.com/WiCnet/?utm%5Fsource=time&utm%5Fmedium=article&utm%5Fcampaign=wicfacebook)[ **page**](https://www.facebook.com/WiCnet/?utm%5Fsource=time&utm%5Fmedium=article&utm%5Fcampaign=wicfacebook) **and sign up for our** [**exclusive** ](https://pages.email.ew.com/game-of-thrones?utm%5Fsource=time.com&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=gameofthronesnewsletter)[**newsletter**](https://pages.email.ew.com/game-of-thrones?utm%5Fsource=time.com&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=gameofthronesnewsletter)**.** According to the prophecy, the Prince (or Princess) is destined to “lead the people against a darkness” — presumably the White Walkers — with a flaming sword called Lightbringer. “There will come a day after a long summer when the stars bleed and the cold breath of darkness falls heavy on the world,” [it reads](http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Azor%5FAhai). “In this dread hour a warrior shall draw from the fire a burning sword. And that sword shall be Lightbringer, the Red Sword of Heroes, and he who clasps it shall be Azor Ahai come again, and the darkness shall flee before him.” Referencing the legend of Lightbringer’s creation — in which Azor Ahai was forced to stab his wife with the blade to impart it with its full power — [Reddit user mattwee](https://www.reddit.com/r/gameofthrones/comments/6r5jt6/everything%5Fi%5Fthink%5Fthat%5Flast%5Fepisode%5Fbasically/) has laid out a theory that may confirm Daenerys is the warrior reincarnated: --- > “” --- It’s important to note that while some think Lightbringer is a physical sword, others believe it is metaphorical — an argument that lends further credence to this theory. “The Spoils of War,” the fourth episode of _Game of Thrones_‘ seventh season, airs Aug. 6 at 9 p.m. on HBO. [\[h/t Mashable\]](http://mashable.com/2017/08/03/game-of-thrones-fan-theory-daenerys-azor-ahai-season-7/#bxQjd%5FOKCOqO) Game of Thrones: Is Daenerys Targaryen Azor Ahai? ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/4885747/game-of-thrones-daenerys-targaryen-azor-ahai-theory/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/4885747/game-of-thrones-daenerys-targaryen-azor-ahai-theory/"},"headline":"This Game of Thrones Theory May Confirm the Savior of Westeros","datePublished":"2017-08-03T17:42:52.000Z","dateModified":"2026-02-23T16:51:07.642Z","description":"\"In this dread hour a warrior shall draw from the fire a burning sword\"","url":"https://time.com/4885747/game-of-thrones-daenerys-targaryen-azor-ahai-theory/","keywords":["Television","game of thrones","TV"],"thumbnailUrl":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltf283b4221b16b196/6988d830ab6d77722b6af3cf/1-ea40uh6jdxchnwskid73zq-1.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Megan McCluskey","jobTitle":"Staff Writer","url":"https://time.com/author/megan-mccluskey/"}],"articleSection":"Entertainment","image":[{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltf283b4221b16b196/6988d830ab6d77722b6af3cf/1-ea40uh6jdxchnwskid73zq-1.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","width":1200,"height":675,"headline":"Game-of-Thrones-The-Spoils-of-War-Varys-Tyrion-Lannister-Missandei-Daenerys-Targaryen-Davos-Seaworth-Jon-Snow","caption":"Conleth Hill, Peter Dinklage, Nathalie Emmanuel, Emilia Clarke, Liam Cunningham and Kit Harington in Game of Thrones","creditText":"Macall B. 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