The King's Hand is the high office in the country of the "Seven Kingdoms"

The names of the hands - right (right) and shuitsa (left) came to us from the Old Slavonic language and are considered anachronisms. In speaking, they do not have walking, sometimes they are found in literature (for example, in the trilogy "The Damned Kings" by Maurice Druon, there are both "the right hand of the king" and "mighty hand") and refer to the "high style".

The meaning of the right hand in real life

However, the term "right hand" is very often found in religion, where he plays a significant role. In the Christian religion, the right hand symbolizes strength and power and is often called the right hand of the Most High. In addition, it means the south, while the shuitsa points to the north. In antiquity and in life, and in religion, the right hand was given very great importance: when meeting, showing a kind attitude toward a man, he was handed a right hand - a sign of expression of friendship. An important guest was put on the right hand, and she was raised up (to God) at the oath. It is often mentioned in sacred books and prayers. Present this term in proverbs, sayings, proverbs. So, if they want to say about just retribution, they say "the right hand of the Lord," and if they want to note the giftedness of a man, they say that the right hand of the Most High touched him. By the way, there is a novel, an opera and a film by Georgian masters called "The Hand of a Great Master."

The second life of the term

As noted above, in everyday life this phrase was rare, it is often replaced by the synonym "right hand", that is, the first and main assistant, the second "I". Rarely did it occur until the time, before the time.

In 1996, George Raymond Richard Martin, who is known as the American Tolkien, is starting to release such a popular cycle of novels entitled "The Song of Ice and Fire," which becomes the basis for the script for the "Games of Thrones", and, moreover, a browser game of the same name. George Martin himself receives a bunch of awards, and Time Magazine puts him on the list of the most influential people in the world. "The Hand of the King" - this is the second most important state post in the fantasy country "Seven Kingdoms".

Historical person-hands

Throughout the entire saga this responsible post occupied many heroes. All of them are fictitious, but real history knows many examples when the right hand, or the hand of the king, by cunning or personal merits completely replaced the king, leaving him court intrigues and balls. For example, Richelieu or Biron. Obviously, the author endowed his heroes with features of specific statesmen of this magnitude.

When fiction overshadows reality

Since the appearance in the foreign literature of the fantasy genre, Western consumers of this kind of creativity have completely confused the surrounding reality and fiction. In the handbooks, along with specific biographies of real people, the same biographies of literary kings and generals are cited. Often a footnote is not even made, indicating that the hero is fictional. For example, in the biography of Eigon I Targarien (the Conqueror) indicates where and when he was born, with whom he fought, and that it was he who introduced the "The Hand of the King." The really existing Wilhelm the Conqueror in the same directory is devoted to much fewer lines. The first right hand in the novel of George Martin was the brother of Eigon, Oris Baratheon. Then this post (sometimes for decades, sometimes for a very short time) was occupied by people who were trusted by the ruling dynasty - members of the royal family, noble lords or mighty knights. In real history, the commoners also included commoners - Menshikov, Vizier Ibrahim under Sultan Suleiman. Based on both historical facts and those described by the American science fiction writer Martin, one can sum up that the "right hand of the king" is the second person in the state, often possessing full power.

Corresponding signs of greatness and power

Each state post corresponds to insignia. Has the symbols of power the head of state, has them and the Hand of the King. The brooch, which is a regalia in this work, is very effective, and what is most interesting is that it stepped over the screen, entered our reality, and it can be bought, in the size of 75 х 30 mm and costing 445 rubles.

The very work of George Martin is huge, there are 72 chapters with a prologue, each of which is dedicated to some ruler. A simple list of chapter titles will take more than one sheet. There is an encyclopedia "Songs of Ice and Fire", where absolutely all the characters are described, and where you can find out in detail: The hand of the King - who is it?

Incredible popularity

The series, released on the screens in 2011, received positive reviews, and was recognized as the best drama series (Emmy Award), the work of the actors awarded the Emmy, Hugo and Golden Globe. The approach to creating a multi-part "masterpiece" was incredibly serious: for the film came up with even a new language - Dothraki. Historical time in the book, series and toy corresponds to medieval Europe. One article summarizes the essence of the work - "everyone died." It is very sad, because some heroes cause great sympathy and compassion at a certain level (absolutely positive subjects in "netlenke" do not). And, as is almost always the case in recent times, around this work, as well as around, say, "Harry Potter", formed its own society of fans.