![]() ![]() It was introduced around six thousand years ago by the Andals. It’s most widely used in the show and in the books as the lingua franca of the whole continent. People of Dorne, the Iron Islands or The Vale of Arryn all speak the same language – the Common Tongue. The others are Essos, Sothoryos, and Ulthos.Įven though the culture of Westeros is diverse and its history is long and fascinating, the languages of Westeros are pretty boring. The Languages of WesterosĪt first, the main focus of the books and the TV series is on Westeros, one of the four known continents in the world of Game of Thrones. ![]() Here’s a little compendium that may be of interest not only to the enthusiasts of the books or series, but also those who just love linguistics. Not only did the authors make up a lot of words (like muggle in Harry Potter), their creators also brought to life new, complete languages. However, these franchises all provide real challenges for translators. Game of Thrones is a pop culture phenomenon on the same level as Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter. In all the chaos, don’t miss one of the most interesting aspects of the whole show – the languages. The 8 th and final season of Game of Thrones was weirder, darker, and bloodier than ever. ![]()
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