Lizard-lions or lizard lions[1] are large semi-aquatic reptiles native to the bogs of the Neck, probably inspired by real-life alligators.
They should not be confused with crocodiles, another type of crocodilian reptile.
About
Lizard-lions resemble partially submerged logs floating still in the water.[2] They live in the water, in slow streams and deep swamps,[3] and have teeth like daggers.[4]
Lizard-lions dwell in the flooded moats around the towers of ruined Moat Cailin.[5]
Culture
Crannogmen of the Neck hunt lizard-lions for food,[6] and according to songs the ancient Marsh Kings rode lizard-lions.[7] The sigil of House Reed depicts a black lizard-lion on grey-green.[8]
Recent Events
A Game of Thrones
While crossing the Neck as part of the royal progress back to King's Landing, Mycah shows a lizard-lion to Arya Stark.[2]
A Feast for Crows
After outlaws vanish into the Neck, Ser Kennos of Kayce hopes they will be eaten by lizard-lions.[9]
Behind the scenes
In his science fiction novel Tuf Voyaging, George R. R. Martin describes a "lizard-lion" as a reptile with a long, whiplike tail and a long snout similar to an alligator's. It is unknown if lizard-lions in Westeros are similar.
References
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 65, Arya XII.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 A Game of Thrones, Chapter 15, Sansa I.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 28, Bran IV.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 20, Reek II.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 55, Catelyn VIII.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 21, Bran III.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, The Seven Kingdoms: The North (The Crannogmen of the Neck).
- ↑ The Citadel: Heraldry - In the North
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 30, Jaime IV.