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Game of Thrones Prophecies and Religion Quiz: The Lord of Light and the Old Gods

Priests, prophecies and old gods shape choices all over Game of Thrones, even when their meanings are unclear. Explore the Lord of Light, the Old Gods, the Many-Faced God and more to see how well you know the spiritual side of Westeros.

Which red priestess worships the Lord of Light and serves as an advisor to Stannis Baratheon?

Osha

Melisandre

The Waif

Kinvara

Melisandre is a priestess of the Lord of Light from Asshai. She believes Stannis, and later Jon, could be a promised hero from prophecy.

Which phrase often repeated by followers of the Lord of Light describes the dangers of darkness?

“All men must die”

“What is dead may never die”

“The night is dark and full of terrors”

“Winter is coming”

Melisandre and other red priests often say “The night is dark and full of terrors”. It reflects their belief that their god must be served to keep the darkness at bay.

Which ancient deities are worshipped through heart trees and weirwoods by northerners like the Starks?

The Many-Faced God

The Old Gods of the Forest

The Drowned God

The Seven

The Starks and many in the North follow the Old Gods of the Forest. They pray at weirwood trees, especially in Winterfell’s godswood.

Which religion is centered on the Faith of the Seven, with a prominent leader known as the High Sparrow?

The Lord of Light

The Faith of the Seven

The Many-Faced God

The Drowned God

Most of southern Westeros follows the Faith of the Seven. In later seasons, the High Sparrow leads a reform movement that gains power in King’s Landing.

Which Braavosi deity is served by the Faceless Men, who believe in many identities and faces of death?

The Many-Faced God

The Drowned God

The Stranger

The Lord of Light

The Faceless Men serve the Many-Faced God in the House of Black and White. They consider all death to be a gift of this god, no matter which religion names it.

Which Iron Islands god is honored with the words, “What is dead may never die”?

The Seven

The Drowned God

The Lord of Light

The Old Gods

Ironborn worship the Drowned God and use water rituals to symbolize death and rebirth. The phrase “What is dead may never die” is repeated in their ceremonies.

Which prophecy about a “prince that was promised” or Azor Ahai is linked to flames and a weapon called Lightbringer?

A hero will be reborn to fight the darkness with a flaming sword

The Wall will stand forever without magic

A child will rule all seven kingdoms in peace

A dragon will never be born again

Red priests speak of a hero, Azor Ahai or the prince that was promised, wielding a fiery sword. Melisandre tries to interpret this prophecy, first seeing Stannis and later Jon in it.

Which character has visions in the flames that influence Stannis Baratheon’s military decisions?

Gendry

Davos Seaworth

Selyse Baratheon

Melisandre

Melisandre often claims to see truths in the flames shown by the Lord of Light. Her interpretations lead Stannis to burn his enemies and even his daughter.

Which group in King’s Landing revives the militant arm of the Faith, known as the Faith Militant?

The Iron Bank of Braavos

The followers of the High Sparrow with Cersei’s support

The City Watch on its own

The Small Council and the maesters

Cersei empowers the High Sparrow and his supporters by allowing them to arm the Faith Militant. The group later turns against both the crown and the nobility.

Which location in Braavos houses the Hall of Faces and serves as the main temple for the Faceless Men?

The Red Keep

The Great Sept of Baelor

The Sept of Baelor in Oldtown

The House of Black and White

The House of Black and White in Braavos is where Arya trains with the Faceless Men. It contains the Hall of Faces, used in their work as assassins for the Many-Faced God.

Starter

You know a few gods and prophecies, but much of Westeros’s faith and lore is still hazy.

Solid

You keep most key religions, phrases and visions straight, with only a few mix-ups.

Expert!

You could brief a maester on every major faith, prophecy and vision shown in the series.

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