Where does the iron bank get its money?

After taking over the role of Master of Coin from Petyr Baelish, Tyrion discovers (as Eddard did before him) that Baelish has been funding the Iron Throne’s budget by borrowing massive amounts of money from several sources, including the Iron Bank of Braavos, to which the crown owes millions of Gold Dragons.

Is the Titan of Braavos real?

The Titan was likely inspired by the real-life Colossus of Rhodes, an allegedly gigantic statue of the Greek sun god, Helios, that graced the harbor of Rhodes in the Aegean Sea. Listed as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, it was destroyed during an earthquake in 226 BCE.

What is the statue at Braavos?

The Titan of Braavos
The Titan of Braavos is a massive statue that guards the harbor entrance to the city of Braavos. Seen in season 4, the Titan towers over Stannis Baratheon and his ship as they sail into Braavos. Dark Horse brings the Titan to life with this limited edition, 13” tall statue.

Are there any remains of the Colossus of Rhodes?

The Colossus of Rhodes was also among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Even though the statue was already destroyed and the remains are no longer available today, you can still imagine the structure if you look at the Statue of Liberty that stands at New York’s harbor.

Did the Iron Bank loan stannis money?

At the beginning of the TV series, the bank has lent the Iron Throne millions of Gold Dragon coins. In retaliation, the Iron Bank helps fund Stannis Baratheon, one of the throne’s competitors. That satisfies the Iron Bank and leads it to grant her a new loan, allowing her to hire more soldiers.

What city is Braavos based on?

Venice
Braavos is heavily inspired by some Renaissance Europe’s mercantile republics, of which Venice is the most famous. Due to its northern climate, it also has several parallels with Antwerp or Bruges (see “Behind the Scenes” above).

Why is the titan of Braavos sword broken?

The broken sword of the Titan is symbolic of that victory. There’s got to be a reason for the sword being broken, because the Titan is HUGE. The only way that it could have broken naturally (if it had been built fully complete) would have been if a dragon somehow crashed into it.

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