Sun People Ice People: The True Meaning Behind Game of Thrones
Updated: Sep 16
"Humanity has from the beginning been divided into two geographically
distinct cradles" - Cheikh Anta Diop
"The abundance of vital resources its sedentary and agricultural character, the specific conditions of the valley, will engender in man, that is in the Negro, a gentle idealistic peaceful nature, endowed with a spirit of justice and gaiety"
- Cheikh Anta Diop
"The ferocity of nature in the Eurasian steppes, the bareness of the regions, the overall circumstances of the material conditions, were to create instinct
necessary for survival in such an environment" - Cheikh Anta Diop
The inspiration for this blog post came after reading an insightful article by Ellen E. Jones in The Guardian titled There Are No Black People On Game of Thrones. The article highlights the lack of people of color in significant leading roles in Game of Thrones, and when they do appear, they are often relegated to the background or portrayed as exaggerated stereotypes, such as the nomadic warrior tribe known as the Dothraki or as powerless slaves without agency. While I share some of Jones' frustrations regarding leading roles, it's worth noting that characters like Lord Joffrey Baratheon of House Lannister, Ramsay Bolton of House Bolton, and Robert Baratheon have engaged in enough sexual exploitation to overshadow the Dothraki's treatment of women in terms of sexual and racial stereotyping. Jones makes a stronger argument when pointing out the issue of having a white character, Daenerys Targaryen, depicted as the savior and liberator of the darker-skinned slave populations in Slavers Bay. After all, one of her titles is "breaker of chains," which exemplifies the white savior narrative.
I recognize that this is consistent with other traditional white savior narratives found in otherwise outstanding films like Dances With Wolves and Avatar, where the minority group seems to lack agency, appearing to wait for a white savior to rescue them. The concept of the white savior myth, even predating Daenerys Targaryen, can be linked to the mythology surrounding Abraham Lincoln. However, I won't explore that topic here; instead, I suggest looking into the works of the late Lerone Bennett Jr., former editor of Ebony Magazine. I believe that the "black characters" in Game of Thrones are not marginalized for racist reasons, but rather for a completely different reason: the show is actually centered around them, as surprising as that may sound.
The television show Game of Thrones is adapted from a book of the same name and a series of novels titled A Song of Ice and Fire. The title reflects the theme of the people of the sun and the people of the ice. Who are these individuals from the region that embodies both ice and fire? Essentially, it is a narrative about black and white people or opposites. But consider how the public might react if they saw a war between black and white people on their television screens. It would likely provoke accusations of racism, making it nearly impossible to film without controversy. Therefore, the writers of Thrones have to embed the story in allegory, understandable to only a few.
J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of The Rings acts as an allegory for major conflicts between light and darkness, along with their "racial" counterparts. In the trilogy, orcs and goblins are depicted with dark makeup and clothing, prompting thoughts about race, unlike the hobbits, elves, and dwarves, who are portrayed by European actors. It's crucial to understand that the interpretation of color and race in these narratives is often deliberately mixed to confuse those unfamiliar with the themes. Many rituals, especially in Freemasonry, have dual meanings or more, depending on one's level of understanding. White does not always symbolize righteousness, despite the common perception of the white knight as noble, similar to the fair maiden, but what if the opposite is true? White actually reflects or repels light, which is why in chess, white moves first due to its aggressive nature, yet it also historically repels. Black, conversely, absorbs all colors, which explains why a black Wakanda in the Marvel Universe absorbed The Avengers. What if the principles that apply to colors are relevant to humanity and the concept of "race"? Historically, white or European dominance was often associated with colonialism and slavery.
The Trans-Atlantic slave trade, orchestrated by Europe, was unprecedented in history and was the only form of slavery entirely based on race. European powers dismantled the ancient civilizations of the Aztec, Inca, and Mayans in the Americas. Additionally, the colonization and division of Africa and India cannot be overlooked. Europe was responsible for initiating the two World Wars, along with numerous conflicts that are often not labeled as wars. Continuous warfare has persisted in the Middle East, primarily led by European nations, despite what the news may portray. This is connected to a cosmic balance in the universe, reflected in various dualities. This concept is known as the precession of the equinox, which spans a 24,000-year cycle divided into two equal halves of 12,000 years. One half represents an ascending period marked by racial unity and overall progress in civilization, reminiscent of the times of Lemuria and Atlantis, when people were more united and had darker complexions. The other half is characterized by cultural decline, resulting in racial divisions and white domination or supremacy. These cycles are often separated by a cataclysmic event, as depicted in the flood legends associated with Gilgamesh, Noah's Ark, and the sinking of Atlantis. This theme is echoed in George R.R. Martin's Game of Thrones and A Song of Ice and Fire series. Fire symbolizes the rule by the sun people of the south and east, during their 12,000-year period of racial unity without slavery or exploitation. This is why Daenerys seeks to end oppression and "breaks chains."
The ice represents the 12,000 years of decline under the rule of the blue-eyed White Walkers from the north. In my opinion, the White Walkers symbolize white dominance, whether through the Aryan invasions of India, the Greek and Roman invasions of Africa and the Middle East, or the Conquistadors in South America. They also signify Western Europe's global dominance. The first resistance the White Walkers face is at the Wall in Winterfell, defended by the Black Brothers. Although depicted by brunet white characters like Jon Snow and Samwell, the Black Brothers are intended to symbolize black people standing against the inevitable cycle of the precession of the equinox, which displaced black power millennia ago. Similarly, the current cycle will ultimately end white supremacy. The Black Brothers aren't the only metaphor for black people; Daenerys Targaryen's Unsullied army from Slavers Bay in the South and the Dothraki from Essos in the East represent the sun people. They symbolize civilizations from Africa and the Middle East, such as Sumer, Egypt, India, Nubia, Ethiopia, and even ancient civilizations like Atlantis and Lemuria, all people of color. Meanwhile, Westeros's Casterly Rock and King's Landing, home to the blonde Lannisters, represent Western Europe and the old age. It's intriguing because, during the 1990s, at the height of what was known as Afrocentrism, individuals in the conscious community studied the works of Senegalese scholar Dr. Cheikh Anta Diop and listened to Dr. Leonard Jefferies, who discussed the theory of sun people and ice people. This group differed from those known today as "Hoteps" but was equally controversial for challenging the status quo.
Dr. Leonard Jefferies, a professor emeritus at City College in New York City, sparked controversy by bringing attention to the often neglected role of Jews in the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates contends that Jefferies overstates Jewish participation; nonetheless, the Nation of Islam backs Jefferies' assertions, citing their three-volume book on the subject as proof. Another of Jefferies' lesser-known yet controversial theories to explain racism is his idea of "sun people and ice people."
Jefferies probably adopted this concept from Cheikh Anta Diop, who referred to it as the Two Cradle Theory. This theory outlines the cultural and attitudinal contrasts between Africa in the Southern Cradle and Europe in the Northern Cradle. In essence, both Diop and Jefferies argued that African people tended to be kind and passive due to their warm climate with plentiful food, whereas whites were more aggressive because of their cold, harsh environment where survival was a continuous challenge. They believed that climate played a significant role in shaping culture and development.
This theory was further advanced by Canadian scholar Michael Bradley, who was notably white. He wrote a controversial book titled The Ice Man Inheritance, suggesting that interbreeding with Neanderthals contributed to the aggressive traits in Europeans. Interestingly, Bradley posited that European homo sapiens mixed with Neanderthals long before modern science and genetics confirmed it. The DreamWorks movie The Croods attempted to present this idea in a more accessible way. The vulnerability of the ice people has historically been the intense UV rays of the sun, which is still true today. Individuals with pale skin have a higher risk of skin cancer compared to those with melanin. Additionally, pale skin is less effective at protecting the folate molecule than melanated skin. Conversely, individuals with dark skin living in cold, low-UV environments may not produce enough vitamin D, leading to rickets. Are the weaknesses of the White Walkers and dragons the sun and cold? Could it be that these previously dismissed radical theories proposed by black scholars are closer to the truth than once acknowledged? Furthermore, have these theories been subtly encoded in the works of authors like J.R.R. Tolkien and George R.R. Martin? Additionally, would it be inappropriate to interpret the title Game of Thrones by replacing "Throne" with "Age," as in Game of the Ages, where the ruler of the throne changes with the cycle of the precession of the equinox? Throughout history, great writers have often used allegory to conceal or gradually reveal deeper messages in their work. Why, then, should Game of Thrones be any different? Amidst the focus on the romance of Daenerys Targaryen and Jon Snow and the plotting Cersei, two significant characters have been overlooked, hidden in plain sight.
The characters I mention are Grey Worm, the former slave and Commander of the Unsullied, and his love interest, Missandei, the handmaiden and beautiful advisor to Queen Daenerys Targaryen. Throughout the television show, Missandei actually mirrors Daenerys, as I believe she represents Daenerys herself. Shadowing is a common tactic in Hollywood to hide information while simultaneously revealing ideas. If Missandei is indeed the subconscious of Daenerys, then who shadows Jon Snow? I believe Jon Snow's shadow is Grey Worm, Missandei's love interest, and also Tyrion Lannister, as both are rejected and seen as outcasts by their families, potentially serving as the cornerstone for the future.
The evidence is found in the names Grey Worm and Missandei. Jon Snow is not the sole dragon; metaphorically, Grey Worm also represents a dragon. The term "worm" originates from the old Norse word "orm," meaning snake or dragon, so Grey Worm's name actually signifies dragon. Grey combines black and white, symbolizing the union of opposites. As previously noted, these 12,000-year halves are part of the 24,000-year cycle known as the precession of the equinox. I believe the last 12,000 years were a descending phase of civilization, characterized by racial and religious division. The next 12,000 years, which we have just entered, referred to as the Age of Aquarius or Dwapara Yuga, will be an ascending era of increased religious unity, sexual freedom, and the blending of black and white races. This is mirrored in events like the first African-American President, a Latin Pope, and African Americans like Meghan Markle marrying into the British Royal Family. These are signs of the times or the new age. The elites are aware of the cosmic balance and follow the ancient Hermetic philosophy of "as above, so below." Hollywood acts as an effective propaganda tool to guide the masses.
In the DreamWorks animated film How To Train Your Dragon 3, black and white dragons merge to create grey. Grey Worm and Missandei are often referred to as mulatto or mixed race, highlighting the theme of racial unity in the modern era. It's probably not a coincidence that Missandei's name contains "miss," meaning to overlook, as many have not recognized the deeper significance of Missandei and Grey Worm's connection to Daenerys and Jon Snow. Instead of seeking deeper symbolism, most people focus on the apparent lack of black characters in Game of Thrones, without fully grasping the true essence of ice and fire. The Hollywood elite expertly use their influence to prepare audiences for future events. Regarding the conclusion of Game of Thrones—whether Daenerys and Jon will claim the throne or meet their end—I am uncertain, but I will watch eagerly like everyone else. However, wouldn't it be intriguing if Grey Worm and Missandei were the ones to survive?
A few additional thoughts. The Guardian article referenced a Forbes piece by senior contributor Dani Di Placido, who approached the topic as a supportive apologist for the predominantly white casting decisions in Game of Thrones. It specifically highlighted Star Wars actor John Boyega's criticism of Thrones' casting choices. Di Placido's argument centered on the notion that Game of Thrones draws inspiration from British history and mythology, which I believe is far from accurate. In fact, I observe numerous African/Egyptian themes throughout not only Game of Thrones but also in Lord of The Rings, Harry Potter, and even Star Wars.
The character Jon Snow, the resurrected king, is evidently inspired by the principal Egyptian god-king Asar or Osiris, who was also slain and brought back to life by a woman—not the Red Witch Melisandre, but the goddess Isis, with assistance from Anubis. Jon Snow's close association with dogs, wolves, and direwolves stems from Osiris's resurrection by Anubis, a god with the head of a dog. In early Egyptian history, possibly even before Anubis, pharaohs were linked to a wolf god named Wepwawet. John Snow toward the end of the show rules beyond the wall in the land of the dead from which the White Walkers come from. In Egyptian mythology Osiris also rules over the dead in the underworld.
The pharaoh was the original wolfman then. There is a lot of castrations or missing penises in Game of Thrones. What's this all about? Grey Worm who I already explained is the /worm/orm/dragon is castrated, as is Theon Greyjoy. Was not the Egyptian god king Osiris also castrated, and when Isis resurrected him this is the only piece she could not find. The Egyptian obelisk erected all throughout Egypt were symbolic of not only the sun but Osiris's missing phallus.
Although the pharaoh was castrated, upon his resurrection as the returning anointed messiah Sobek (the crocodile/dragon god), he became renowned for his remarkable sexual prowess. I am repeatedly reminded of how much Thrones draws inspiration from Egypt. Jon Snow even bears a scar across his eye inflicted by a hawk, reminiscent of the injury Horus sustained from his malevolent uncle Set, now widely recognized as the Eye of Ra or Eye of Horus.
Horus was also a hawk or falcon god, so Jon Snow is not only Osiris, but the living Horus. Of course I must mention this Eye of Horus or Eye of Ra also appears in J.R.R. Tolkien's work as the Eye of Sauron. Also the Eye of Horus is a symbol used in Freemasonry, it appears on George Washington's Freemasonic apron.
It is also a symbol linked to the Illuminati, or the enlightened and Illuminated Ones. Many believe these symbols appear in Hollywood because the Illuminated Ones control it. Based on my experiences and beliefs, I would agree. None of this is accidental. They present it openly, right before your eyes. There are no secrets, but they don't expect you to solve the mystery. Some people are simply not curious or naturally inquisitive. Others watch television solely for entertainment, or their time is consumed by work. The daily routine doesn't allow time to explore ancient mythology. The effects of racism prevent some from seeing Africa as the source of European fantasy, but it truly is. Ultimately, the truth is often disguised or subtly hidden by elites, revealing just enough for the curious to discover.
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