Game Of Thrones’ Houses Represent The Seven Deadly Sins - Theory Explained

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The power dynamics and fates of the Game of Thrones characters are often thought to be symbolic of larger themes, with some fans theorizing that the major houses represent the bible’s seven deadly sins. The most prominently featured houses in Game of Thrones’ series, some of whom may have gone extinct by the finale, are typically remembered as Stark, Targaryen, Lannister, Greyjoy, Tyrell, Martell, Frey, Tully, and Baratheon. While this goes beyond the count for seven deadly sins, a popular theory uses the houses most integral to Game of Thrones’ story when comparing their faults, creeds, and demises to the fatal biblical sins.

Game of Thrones is particularly notable for its extensive symbolism both within the universe and to legends in the real world. Building on certain themes that prevail over Game of Thrones’ story, some fans theorized that the major houses in the series each represent the seven deadly sins from the bible: Envy, gluttony, greed, lust, pride, sloth, and wrath. Considering HBO's Game of Thrones does have several examples of biblical undertones and religious connections, a Seven Deadly Sins connection isn’t too far of a stretch.

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Reddit user lobcity414 explained that the utter corruption of Game of Thrones’ houses paralleled the seven deadly sins from the bible, and such faults would end in the White Walkers wiping out the houses’ power. While much of the comparisons hold up as proper analyses on the shortcomings and fates of Game of Thrones’ major houses, certain aspects of the theory didn’t completely pan out in terms of how the user predicted the sins to affect the characters’ final episode resolutions. Here’s an