Bibliography
Adair, Jamie. “Ancient Religion in Game of Thrones”. History
Behind Game of Thrones. HistoryGoT. 23 May 2014, 5 February, 2018.
Web.
This is a fan website that explores
the real-life inspirations for the events and cultures of Game of Thrones. This
page specifically discusses the comparison between the Faith of the Seven (the
main religion in ASOIAF), Catholicism, and Roman mythology. This will be useful
for section 1 of my research, as I will be describing the inspiration behind
the main religions in the series.
Battis, J. (2015). Mastering the Game of thrones:
essays on George R.R. Martins a song of ice and fire. Jefferson, NC:
McFarland.
This book, presented as a collection
of essays, analyzes the different tactics utilized by characters to obtain
power and truly play the game of thrones. This will be usefull for section 4 of
my research, while analyzing different motivations toward political agendas in
the series as they relate to religion.
Benioff, D., & Weiss, D. (Writers). (2011, April
17). Game of Thrones [Television series]. HBO.
This is the show itself. I will
be frequently referencing scenes and directly quoting characters throughout the
course of my research.
Bundel, A. (2016, June). George RR Martin on the Inspiration
for the Faith Militant. Winter is Coming.
This article, written for a Game of
Thrones fan site, shares an interview with author George R. R. Martin where he
discusses the real-life inspiration for the Faith Militant, a primary
antagonist on the show during Season 5 and Season 6. He talks about how the
fictional faith was inspired by Christianity. This comparison will be the basis
of a good portion of Section 3 and 4.
[CivilizationEx]. (2015, March 22). ASOIAF: Religions (Known World) - History of Westeros Series [Video
File]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8g_WSRQcICk&t=43s
[CivilizationEx]. (2015, March 14). ASOIAF: Religions (Westeros) - History of
Westeros Series [Video File]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2k22hzaWn8
This YouTube video by YouTuber
CivilizationEx provides a detailed overview of the religions of Westeros in the
ASOIAF series. It will be useful during Section 1 of my research, where I
present general background information on the various religions of the series.
Game of Thrones Histories & Lore [Television
series]. (2011). HBO.
This miniseries, released with the
season blu-ray of the HBO show each year, provides insight and information into
the history and lore of Martin’s universe that couldn’t be fit into the show.
They are not quite deleted scenes, but instead extra information intended to
enrich the viewers with a more immersive experience into the universe. They are
rich in information, and as such I will be drawing heavily from them for
information on the religions for a majority of my research. While I own them on
blu-ray, they are also readily available on YouTube.
Hanson, H. M. (2017). “All Men Must Serve” Religious
conversion in ASOIAF . University of Bergen. Retrieved February 5,
2018.
This article examines a lot of the
implications of religion with respect to different characters throughout the
story. For example, it discusses Bran’s character arc as it relates to the Old
Gods, Arya’s connection to the Faceless Men, Stannis’ relationship with
Melissandre and the Lord of Light. As such, this article will be heavily drawn
from in my research during section 4 where I examine the influence of religion
in the politics of the show. Specifically, the chapter on Stannis Baratheon
will be very useful.
Hardy, M. (2015). GAME OF TROPES: THE ORIENTALIST TRADITION
IN THE WORKS OF G.R.R. MARTIN. International Journal of Arts &
Sciences, 8(1), 409-420. Retrieved February 5, 2018.
This article criticizes the
generalization and depiction of the Eastern cultures by Martin in ASOIAF. The
Eastern-inspired cultures are fairly underdeveloped compared to others in
Martin’s universe, as a majority of them are exclusive to Essos instead of
Westeros where the action of the plot mostly occurs. However, this article will
be useful in providing background information on these lesser-developed
cultures during Section 1 of my project.
Hurst, G. (2016, May 29).
ASOIAF: Religion in Game of Thrones [Video File]. Retrieved from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HK1XvWuDsk
This YouTube video by YouTuber Grant
Hurst provides a brief overview of the main religions of ASOIAF and compares
each one to a real-life religion while discussing the real-life faiths and
cultures that inspired them. As such, it will be a useful resource during the
section of my project where I research the different religions of the series.
Johnston, S. (2017). Grief Poignant as Joy: Dyscatastrophe
and Eucatastrophe in A Song of Fire and Ice. Mythlore: A Journal of J.
R. R. Tolkien, C. S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature, 31(1),
fall-winter, 119-120. Retrieved February 5, 2018.
This article highlights the stark
contrast between JRR Tolkien’s Lord of
the Rings (LOTR) and ASOIAF,
claiming that the classic good vs. evil concept of LOTR helps ASOIAF’s moral
ambiguity and grey characters pack more of a punch. The discussion of moral
ambiguity and grey characters will be a major point I explore while attempting
to determine Martin’s stance on religion as a moral compass within the series.
Lowder, J., & Salvatore, R. A. (2015). Beyond
the wall exploring George R.R. Martins A song of ice and fire: from A game of
thrones to A dance with dragons. Vancouver: Access and Diversity, Crane
Library, University of British Columbia.
This book, presented as a collection
of essays, provides a number of analyses regarding various aspects of the
ASOIAF universe, ranging from political strategies to personality traits of
major players. As such, it will be very useful for the majority of this
research project.
Martin, G. R. (2015). A Song of Ice and Fire.
New York: Bantam Books.
This is the original book series. I
will be referencing them frequently throughout the project.
Oleary, P. (2015). Sacred fantasy in Game of Thrones. Critical
Quarterly, 57(1), 6-19. doi:10.1111/criq.12174
This article provides a very strong
basis for my arguments in this research project, as it discusses the
implications of various religions throughout the plot of ASOIAF, and what
purpose religion serves a whole throughout Martin’s work. This article will be
very useful during Section 3, where I look to answer how Martin himself feels
about religion as a moral compass.
“Religion in Westeros” WesterosWiki.
Wiki of Fire and Ice, n.d., February 5, 2018. Web.
This Wiki page is the most exhaustive
and accessible resource that provides information on the religions of the
ASOIAF universe without delving into the novels. It will be cited frequently
throughout the entirety of my project.
Streimetweger, T. (2016). Game of Thrones. Sexism
and Politics in "A Song of Ice and Fire". GRIN Verlag.
This book examines the relationship
between gender and politics in ASOIAF, and talks about how characters in the
show utilize their gender roles to propel themselves forward in the game of
thrones (Margaery Tyrell, for example). While religion is left out of this
book, it provides interesting insight on
the political dynamics of the series, and as such will be a helpful resource
for Section 4 of my research where I discuss the intricacies of the
relationship between politics and religion.
Wells-Lassagne, S. (2014). Religious aesthetics in Game of
Thrones. TV/Series, (5). doi:10.4000/tvseries.438
This article discusses the depths at
which Martin’s fictional religions mirror real-life ones and as such will be
very useful while searching for parallels between ASOIAF and the real world.
Winston, D. (2017, September 19). Biblical Parallels in
'Game of Thrones': What Does it Teach Us About the Meaning of Life? . The
Gospel Herald. Retrieved February 5, 2018, from http://www.gospelherald.com/articles/71396/20170919/biblical-parallels-game-thrones-what-teach-meaning-life.htm
Written for an online Christian
magazine, this article searches for comparisons between the ASOIAF universe and
Christian tales. It also highlights Christian features of the stories of Jon
Snow and Daenerys Targaryan. This will be the basis of my argument in Section
2.
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