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Meaning
The line credits a higher power with creating light in the sky and fire on earth, framing both as gifts that help people live through darkness. It contrasts the daylit world with the danger or hardship of night. The wording suggests gratitude and a simple explanation for why fire matters.
When It Was Said
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Who It Was Said To
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Historical Context
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Source
George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones 5-Book Boxed Set (Song of Ice and Fire Series): A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, and A Dance with Dragons (2012)
Original Language & Translation
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Did They Really Say It?
The phrase appears in the book "George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones 5-Book Boxed Set (Song of Ice and Fire Series): A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, and A Dance with Dragons (2012)" by George R.R. Martin (Google Books snippet); no earlier source was checked.
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About George R.R. Martin
American author, screenwriter and television producer
George R. R. Martin is an American author, screenwriter, and television producer, best known for the epic fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire. His novels inspired HBO’s Game of Thrones and its prequel House of the Dragon. He also wrote Tales of Dunk and Egg, helped create the Wild Cards anthology series, and contributed worldbuilding to the video game Elden Ring.
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