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− | The '''Maiden''' is one of the seven aspects of a single deity. | + | [[File:Mustamirri the Maiden.jpg|The Maiden - by mustamirri ©|thumb|300px]] |
+ | {{hatnote|Not to be confused with [[Maiden]], a term used to refer to virgin women.}} | ||
+ | The '''Maiden''', or the '''Maid''', is one of the seven aspects of a single deity. Believers of the [[Faith of the Seven]] consider their god to be one with seven aspects, as the sept is a single building, with seven walls.{{Ref|aCoK|33}} | ||
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+ | ==About== | ||
+ | :''See also: [[:Category:Images of the Maiden|Images of the Maiden]]'' | ||
+ | The Maiden represents innocence and chastity. She is usually prayed to protect a maiden's virtue. | ||
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+ | A passage in ''[[The Seven-Pointed Star]]'' says that the Maiden brought [[Hugor of the Hill]], the King of the [[Andals]], a bride as supple as a willow with eyes like deep blue pools.{{ref|adwd|5}} | ||
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+ | Legend says that [[Galladon of Morne]]'s valor was so great the Maiden fell in love with him. She gave him an enchanted sword, the [[Just Maid]], to demonstrate her love for him.{{Ref|AFFC|20}} | ||
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==Recent Events== | ==Recent Events== | ||
− | ===A Clash of Kings=== | + | ===''A Clash of Kings''=== |
− | [[Catelyn Stark]] prays in a nameless | + | [[Catelyn Stark]] prays in a nameless village's sept. The sept is modest and has no statues of the Seven, only rough charcoal drawings to represent them. She goes to the Maid and beseeches her to lend her courage to [[Arya Stark|Arya]] and [[Sansa Stark|Sansa]], to guard them in their innocence.{{Ref|aCoK|33}} |
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+ | ===''A Feast for Crows''=== | ||
+ | The [[pious dwarf]] makes [[Brienne of Tarth]]'s acquaintance at the [[Seven Swords]] inn. After chatting with her he notices Brienne looks sad and asks her if she is thinking of her [[Sansa Stark|missing sister]]. He pats her hand and tries to reassure her, telling her:- {{Quote|The [[Crone (the Seven)|Crone]] will light your way to her, never fear. The Maiden will keep her safe.{{ref|affc|9}}}} | ||
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+ | ==Quotes== | ||
+ | {{Quote|The Maiden dances through the sky,<br>she lives in every lover's sigh.<br>Her smiles teach the birds to fly,<br>and gives dreams to little children.{{Ref|aSoS|46}}|''[[The Song of the Seven]]''}} | ||
− | ==References | + | ==References== |
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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+ | [[Category:Deities]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Faith of the Seven]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Statues]] | ||
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+ | [[fr:Jouvencelle]] |
Latest revision as of 13:51, 8 March 2021
The Maiden, or the Maid, is one of the seven aspects of a single deity. Believers of the Faith of the Seven consider their god to be one with seven aspects, as the sept is a single building, with seven walls.[1]
About
- See also: Images of the Maiden
The Maiden represents innocence and chastity. She is usually prayed to protect a maiden's virtue.
A passage in The Seven-Pointed Star says that the Maiden brought Hugor of the Hill, the King of the Andals, a bride as supple as a willow with eyes like deep blue pools.[2]
Legend says that Galladon of Morne's valor was so great the Maiden fell in love with him. She gave him an enchanted sword, the Just Maid, to demonstrate her love for him.[3]
Recent Events
A Clash of Kings
Catelyn Stark prays in a nameless village's sept. The sept is modest and has no statues of the Seven, only rough charcoal drawings to represent them. She goes to the Maid and beseeches her to lend her courage to Arya and Sansa, to guard them in their innocence.[1]
A Feast for Crows
The pious dwarf makes Brienne of Tarth's acquaintance at the Seven Swords inn. After chatting with her he notices Brienne looks sad and asks her if she is thinking of her missing sister. He pats her hand and tries to reassure her, telling her:-
Quotes
The Maiden dances through the sky,
she lives in every lover's sigh.
Her smiles teach the birds to fly,
and gives dreams to little children.[5]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 33, Catelyn IV.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 5, Tyrion II.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 20, Brienne IV.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 9, Brienne II.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 46, Samwell III.