Game of Thrones: The Age of Heroes, Explained
Game of Thronesis celebrated as a more grounded, historical take on fantasy fiction. Contrasted againstLord of the Rings,A Song of Ice and Firefeels like a documentary. It takes notes from ancient events and the grim realities of war and politics. The dragons and magic feel like secondary elements. Episodes go by without supernatural incursions. Further examination reveals a period called the Age of Heroes, which feels much closer to classic fantasy....