In the epic battle of dragons, where fire and fury reign supreme, George R.R. Martin’s thrown a surprising curveball into the debate. Picture this: the mightiest, most ferocious dragon from Game of Thrones facing off against the smallest dragon from Lord of the Rings. You’d think it’d be a no-brainer, right? Not so fast! Even the mastermind behind Westeros himself admits that size ain’t everything.
In a clash of fantasy titans, Martin confesses that his fearsome beasts might not have the upper hand against Tolkien’s more mystical creations. So, who would win in this epic showdown? It seems the answer isn’t as clear-cut as you’d think, leaving fans of both worlds breathing fire over the possibilities.
George R. R. Martin reveals: Smaug vs. Drogon—Who would win in a dragon duel?
Imagine one mythological creature fighting another—probably more powerful than the first one. It’s a question that has plagued fans of fantasy for years: can dragons of the fire-breathing giant from Game of Thrones beat Smaug the dragon from Lord of the Rings? Well, George R. R. Martin, the man behind creating the world of Westeros, makes it clear—maybe not.
During an interview with 92nd Street Y in New York City, Martin said that although Drogon is a dragon, he still is young compared to the very old Smaug dragon. Martin revealed (via Rolling Stone):
Basically, no. Drogon is a very young dragon and still barely large enough to get Dany into the sky… Smaug is gigantic, not to mention that Smaug talks and would probably have an intellectual advantage. But Balerion could give Smaug some trouble; they’re more equivalent in the size and ferocity department.
But even to this, Martin admitted that one of the old Westeros dragons, Balerion the Black Dread, might actually be on par with Smaug. This is also an example of the sophisticated themes and imaginative sagas of the series GOT and LOTR.
So, the next time you’re debating with your friends about the ultimate fantasy showdown, remember: not even the largest and scariest dragon in Westeros could overpower the smallest and oldest dragon from Middle-earth.
Fan Debate Ignites: Who’d Win in an Epic Showdown Between GOT and Middle-earth Dragons?
Which dragon would triumph if the dragons from the world of Game of Thrones ‘Westeros’ fought those from Middle-earth Tolkien? Of course, the die-hard fans of both series have been prolifically arguing the same question for ages now, and no clear winner seems to be looming on the horizon.
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Well, who will come out as the winner of this great dragon battle? Only time will tell. But one thing’s for sure: it is a war that people will be talking about for years to come.
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