Panther
Panthers are large feline creatures native to the Summer Isles.
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Distribution
Panthers are found in the rain forests of the Summer Isles.[1] The magister, Illyrio Mopatis, has a panther in his menagerie in Pentos.[2]
History
After actions taken by Malthar Xaq and other princes of the Summer Isles began a new era of exploration and trade for their people, a fashion developed amongst the dragonlords of Valyria for panther cubs from the islands.[1]
Anatomy and physiology
The spotted panthers of the Summer Isles are larger than lions. Their movements are thought of as graceful.[2][3]
Recent events
A Game of Thrones
When first laying eyes on Khal Drogo, Daenerys Targaryen thought him as graceful as the panther in the menagerie of Illyrio Mopatis.[2] Catelyn Stark also thinks of the sellsword, Bronn, to be like a panther in terms of how he moves during a fight.[4]
A Clash of Kings
When Tywin Lannister takes his leave of Harrenhal, one of the banners Arya Stark spies traveling with his lords and captains bore a panther on it.[5]
A Dance with Dragons
Daenerys thinks of the pit fighter, Barsena Blackhair, as moving with the feral grace of a panther.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The World of Ice & Fire, The Summer Isles.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 A Game of Thrones, Chapter 3, Daenerys I.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 52, Daenerys IX.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 40, Catelyn VII.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 38, Arya VIII.
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