On the one hand, its a good omen.
The sighting of the hart may also be stoking some internal conflict within Viserys.
According toHouse of the DragonshowrunnerRyan Condal, white harts are associated with royalty and kingship.
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In Arthurian legends, the sighting of a white hart often signals the beginning of a quest.
InSir Thomas MalorysLe Morte dArthur, a white hart marks the beginning of King Arthurs reign.C.S.
Lewisalso used a white hart in his work as a symbol of the beginning of an adventure.
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What Does the White Hart Appearing to Rhaenyra Mean?
This is a curious decision.
So why does Rhaenyra choose not to kill it?
The meaning of this act is open to interpretation.
Perhaps deep down she doesnt want to occupy the throne.
Perhaps she doesnt feel the compulsion to prove to everyone else that she is worthy of it.
Or perhaps it shows her potential for mercy and compassion.
The scene sharply contrasts Viserys' killing of a bound stag in an earlier scene.
Whatever the meaning of her decision, it feels consequential and could foreshadow future events.
Meanwhile, Viserys and his hunting party lose track of the white hart and capture only a brown stag.
This surely cannot be an inspiring sight or omen for Viserys.
In much of George R.R.
Martins work, prophecies and symbolism are meaningful but frequently misinterpreted.
Many characters have strong opinions aboutthe identity of Azor Ahaiand many of those characters are wrong.
But two things are made clear: Viserys is troubled and his daughter Rhaenyra has great potential.
