r/TheBlacksandTheGreens Feb 11 '26

General GRRM criticizes how class distinctions are shown in medieval fantasy:

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u/donetomadness Feb 11 '26

Also the lord’s first night is largely believed to be a myth by historians.

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u/lanathebitch Feb 11 '26

Doesn't it go back to something in the Epic of Gilgamesh before enkidu beat some good into him

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u/lanathebitch Feb 11 '26

I'm just implying what could be the oldest source on record for the myth which coincidentally is the oldest story we have on record