As awe-inspiring as the creatures might be, though, they are also incredibly terrifying.

Their time-hardened scales, fuming nostrils, and razor-sharp fangs make dragons a beast to be admired from afar.

What Are Wild Dragons in ‘House of the Dragon’?

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Who Is the Cannibal Dragon?

His aggression towards humans, while hostile, was understandable given his feral nature.

What once felt like a needless connection to Game of Thrones now fills in the blanks for our characters.

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The reign of House Targaryen begins with this prequel to the popular HBO seriesGame of Thrones.Based on George R.R. Martin’sFire & Blood,House of the Dragonis set nearly 200 years beforeGame of Thrones, telling the story of the Targaryen civil war with King Viserys.

What Makes the Cannibal the Most Terrifying Dragon?

And theres a different dimension of horror to be found in sucha concept of cannibalism.

It feels evil and repulsive.

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Andit’s this cannibalistic nature of House Targaryenthat’s represented so elegantly by the terrifying dragon.

Both seasons ofHouse of the Dragonare available to stream on Max in the U.S.

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Milly Alcock and Paddy Considine in House of the Dragon Season 1 standing in front of a giant skull of Balerion the Black Dread

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