What's the deal with the Song of Ice and Fire prophecy in 'House of the Dragon'?

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Emma D'Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen in "House of the Dragon" season two.

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Criston Cole has a brush with death in 'House of the Dragon.' Here's how he actually dies in the book.

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Fabien Frankel as Criston Cole in "House of the Dragon."

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Daemon Targaryen has found an unlikely ally in Alys Rivers. She could be important in 'House of the Dragon' if her story follows the plot of 'Fire and Blood.'

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Alys Rivers (Gayle Rankin) seems to be helping Daemon overcome his Riverland problems and personality flaws in "House of the Dragon" season two.

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8 shows to watch next if you loved 'House of the Dragon' season 2

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"Shōgun," starring Hiroyuki Sanada, and "Succession," starring Jeremy Strong (right) are great picks for fans of "House of the Dragon," starring Emma D'Arcy (center).

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The 'House of the Dragon' season 2 finale introduces a mysterious new character. Here's who Brynden Rivers AKA Lord Bloodraven is and what happens to him in the books.

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Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen in "House of the Dragon" season two.

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'House of the Dragon' just made a major change not in the book. It could make the Targaryen family tree even more complicated.

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Hugh Hammer (right) claims that he is related to Daemon Targaryen in the latest episode of "House of the Dragon."

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6 beautiful 'House of the Dragon' filming locations that fans can visit

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Driftmark (a castle named High Tide, to be specific) and the real St. Michael's Mount castle.

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'House of the Dragon' shocked fans with an incest scene. Here's Daemon Targaryen's dream about his mother Alyssa explained.

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Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) had a bizarre dream in "House of the Dragon" season two, episode five.

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'House of the Dragon' Blood actor breaks down how the 'horrific' first episode was filmed. He says his character almost met an even grislier end.

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Sam C. Wilson as Blood in "House of the Dragon."

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An essential guide to all the Targaryen kids on 'House of the Dragon'

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left: leo ashton as young aemond targaryen, a teenage boy with messy long blonde hair and a bloody wound over his left eye, bathed in warm light; right: ewan mitchell as adult aemond targaryen, with a scar and eyepatch over his left eye and well-kept blonde hair pulled back
Leo Ashton and Ewan Mitchell as young and adult versions of Aemond Targaryen in "House of the Dragon."

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