Valyrian languages

Valyrian
Created byDavid J. Peterson, George R. R. Martin
DateFrom 2012
Setting and usage
Purpose
SourcesA priori language
Language codes
ISO 639-3–
GlottologNone
IETFart-x-valyrian
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The Valyrian languages are a fictional language family in the A Song of Ice and Fire series of fantasy novels by George R. R. Martin, and in their television adaptation Game of Thrones and later House of the Dragon.

In the novels, High Valyrian and its descendant languages are often mentioned but not developed beyond a few words. For the TV series, language creator David J. Peterson created the High Valyrian language, as well as the derivative languages Astapori and Meereenese Valyrian, based on fragments from the novels.[1] Valyrian and Dothraki have been described as "the most convincing fictional tongues since Elvish".[2]

  1. ^ Peterson, David J. (31 March 2013). "Valar Dohaeris". Dothraki.com. Retrieved 27 April 2013.
  2. ^ "The complex linguistic universe of "Game of Thrones"". The Economist. 5 August 2017. Retrieved 4 August 2017.