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Finger dance is game played in the Iron Islands between at least two people and consists of throwing a [[Armament|hand axe]] at each other. One must catch the axe or leap over it without missing a step. The name comes from the fact that the game usually ends with a dancer losing one or more of his fingers.{{Ref|aCoK|24}} | Finger dance is game played in the Iron Islands between at least two people and consists of throwing a [[Armament|hand axe]] at each other. One must catch the axe or leap over it without missing a step. The name comes from the fact that the game usually ends with a dancer losing one or more of his fingers.{{Ref|aCoK|24}} | ||
− | A notable occurance in the series involved a finger dance between brothers [[Aeron Greyjoy|Aeron]] and [[Urrigon Greyjoy]]. Urrigon lost half his hand as a result and later died of infection. The memory still haunts Aeron. | + | A notable occurance in the series involved a finger dance between brothers [[Aeron Greyjoy|Aeron]] and [[Urrigon Greyjoy]]. Urrigon lost half his hand as a result and later died of infection. The memory still haunts Aeron.{{Ref|aFfC|1}} |
==References and Notes== | ==References and Notes== |
Revision as of 11:49, 21 March 2013
The Finger dance is a game played by the Ironborn of the Iron Islands.
Finger dance is game played in the Iron Islands between at least two people and consists of throwing a hand axe at each other. One must catch the axe or leap over it without missing a step. The name comes from the fact that the game usually ends with a dancer losing one or more of his fingers.[1]
A notable occurance in the series involved a finger dance between brothers Aeron and Urrigon Greyjoy. Urrigon lost half his hand as a result and later died of infection. The memory still haunts Aeron.[2]
References and Notes
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 24, Theon II.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 1, The Prophet.