Do you think the raven magic in "Apollo's Raven" is an homage to George R.R. Martin's 3-Eyed Raven in ASOIAF Series?
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Do you think the raven magic in "Apollo's Raven" is an homage to George R.R. Martin's 3-Eyed Raven in ASOIAF Series?
Such is not my intention, and I'm just honestly curious.
Perhaps it's just a coincidence, but you can't deny that the similarities are there... Like the physical connection with the raven and the seeing of the past and future.
What do you guys think? I'm interested in your opinion!
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It took Bran going through an accident and then going on a long journey to meet the Tree-Eyed Raven, before he could become his successor. IE, the next Three-eyed Raven.
With Catrin, she already has that gift at the beginning of the novel; and it is a magic that is forbidden by her father. Yet, she uses her gift to the benefit of her kingdom.
At the same time, when reading how she saw through the Raven's eyes, as it soared above the ships and she saw her exiled brother...it kind of reminded me of when Bran saw the Night King and his army.
I do agree with what others have said, that the Raven is a popular symbol in a lot of mythology. Perhaps GRRM and Linnea Tanner are inspired by the same mythology.
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But the raven has always been considered a mystic animal in a lot of cultures. So I wouldn't say that this is a homage, but the authors taking inspiration from similar myths.
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