The INSIDER Summary:
- Beric Dondarrion appeared in HBO's new "Game of Thrones" trailer.
- His flaming sword was shown near Jon Snow and fans believe the sword is tied to Lightbringer.
- Lightbringer is a fiery sword connected to the prophesied hero Azor Ahai.
- This might be further confirmation that Jon Snow is Azor Ahai.
The new trailer for "Game of Thrones" season seven features a badass shot of a dude with an eye patch wielding a flaming sword. A closer watch of the trailer reveals that this same man with a blazing weapon also appears later, standing by Jon Snow's side. This imagery isn’t just meant to look cool — it's essential to the story.
But why is the flaming sword important? It's a key ingredient to the story of Azor Ahai, a legendary hero who is supposed to be reborn to save the world from darkness. Initial season seven photos of Sam and Gilly already made it clear that this story will play a key role in season seven. They're reading about Azor Ahai at the Citadel.
Many theorize that Jon Snow fits the profile for Azor Ahai reborn. And while the show has yet to confirm or deny it, the visual language of linking him with a flaming sword is no accident. That's a big deal.
Below, Jon stands in the center next to Beric and his flaming sword:
"Game of Thrones" season seven premieres July 16 on HBO.
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